swell

intransitive verb

To increase in size or volume as a result of internal pressure; expand.

intransitive verb

To increase in force, size, number, or degree.

intransitive verb

To grow in loudness or intensity.

intransitive verb

To bulge out, as a sail.

intransitive verb

To rise or extend above the surrounding level, as clouds.

intransitive verb

To rise in swells, as the sea.

intransitive verb

To be or become filled or puffed up, as with pride, arrogance, or anger.