Welled synonym,synonyms of welled

The word "welled" is a verb with a few different meanings and thus has different synonyms depending on the context.

1. When "welled" means to rise or flow like a liquid
   • Synonym: gushed
     • "Gushed" implies a sudden and forceful flow. For example, "Tears welled up in her eyes" can also be expressed as "Tears gushed from her eyes." However, "gushed" is a bit more intense than "welled" and often gives the impression of a more copious and rapid outpouring of liquid.
   • Synonym: surged
     • "Surged" suggests a powerful, rising movement. For example, "Anger welled inside him" could be replaced with "Anger surged within him." "Surged" emphasizes the building up and forceful rising of a feeling or a liquid, similar to the way a wave surges.
   • Synonym: flowed
     • "Flowed" is a more general term for the movement of a liquid. If you say, "Water welled from the spring," you could also say, "Water flowed from the spring." But "welled" often implies a more initial or gentle rising, while "flowed" is a broader description of the continuous movement of a liquid.
2. When "welled" means to become filled or abundant
   • Synonym: swelled
     • "Swelled" can be used to describe an increase in volume or a filling up. For example, "Pride welled in his heart" can be rephrased as "Pride swelled in his heart." "Swelled" gives the sense of a growing or expanding feeling, much like the way a balloon swells when filled with air.
   • Synonym: filled
     • "Filled" is a simple and straightforward alternative. If we say, "Hope welled in their souls," we could also say, "Hope filled their souls." "Filled" emphasizes the state of being full, while "welled" sometimes implies a more gradual process of becoming full.