verb as in strong fondness

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swell, puff up, inflate

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Example Sentences

Example:The ankle swelled up after the impact of the fall.

Definition:To become larger in size or volume.

From swell

Example:The bread dough began to puff up in the warm oven.

Definition:To swell or fill with air, gas, or steam.

From puff up

Example:Inflation has started to inflate the cost of living.

Definition:To swell out, stretch, or extend; inflation as an increase in price levels, especially those relating to consumer goods or assets also.

From inflate