Swell and Spread

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Swell verb - To become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number.

Usage example: the club membership has really swelled in recent months

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Spread is a synonym for swell. In some cases you can use "Spread" instead the word "Swell" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Word: swelling

Spread verb - To become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number.

Usage example: dissatisfaction with the new administration is spreading rapidly

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Swell is a synonym for spread in open or fan out topic. Sometimes you can use "Swell" instead the word "Spread" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: spreading, spreader

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