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n the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea n a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor) n a crescendo followed by a decrescendo n a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance v incr…

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  1. n the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea n a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor) n a crescendo followed by a decrescendo n a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance v increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity v become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger v expand abnormally v come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things) v come up, as of a liquid v cause to become swollen