The wind blew strongly and made the trees sway.
Meaning: This means the wind was moving with force, causing the trees to move gently from side to side.
Choice of Words: Blew means to move air. Sway means to move or swing gently from side to side. When you put them together, "The wind blew strongly and made the trees sway" means the air moved with force and caused the trees to move gently from side to side.
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