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to well (up)
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to well (up)
  2. 2. to gush out (of water)
  3. 3. to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.)
  4. 4. to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.)
This verb means for something to well up, spring forth, or bubble up, like water from a spring. It is also used figuratively to describe feelings or ideas that arise naturally, such as curiosity or courage welling up inside you.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Look, water's bubbling up from between the rocks! Amazing!

Sentence 2

What the — water's seeping up from under the wall!

Sentence 3

Why on earth would water spring up in a place like this?

Sentence 4

If water starts seeping up from underground, please contact me right away.

Sentence 5

She said, "The flowers are healthy because water springs up here."