well up

Meaning

Verb

1. To gradually or steadily flow upwards or outwards so as to begin to fill or overflow something.
2. To accumulate within one, to the point of overwhelming one.

Adj

Well versed; well acquainted (in or on).

Synonyms

burst forth

arise

bubble up

spring up

bubble

gush

spring

sputter

swell

heap

increase

jet

moisten

ooze

overflow

play

be overcome with emotion

conversant

spurt

be close to tears

surge

issue forth

spring out

transpire

turn up

well

well out

burst

come forth

gush forth

fill

get pregnant

spurt up

gush out