Makes and Swells

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Swells and makes are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swells" instead a verb "Makes".

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Makes and swells are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Makes" instead a verb "Swells".

The line itself is delivered nicely, but the way the music swells up for no reason when Sawyer says "We're taking the sub" makes the whole thing seem over-the-top and ridiculous.

Source: Narm / Live-Action TV
In The Campaign, after Marty announces he will run against Cam, he makes a dramatic exit out of the room, the music swells,... and he can't get the door open.

Source: Failed Dramatic Exit
Only the first mate makes it to the surface — and the last view of him is surrounded by 70+ foot swells in hurricane force winds, saying his good-byes to his loved ones.

Source: Film / The Perfect Storm

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