smile (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /smaɪl/

Definition

To make a happy expression on your face, curving your lips upwards.

Examples

• He smiled when he saw his dog.

• She always smiles at me.

• They smiled at each other.

How to Use smile

smile at (prepositional phrase)

To direct a smile towards someone or something. — "The baby smiled at her mother."

smile through (prepositional phrase)

To smile despite feeling sad or in pain. — "She tried to smile through her tears."

Synonyms of smile

Words with a similar meaning to smile:

• grin
• beam
• chuckle
• simper

Antonyms of smile

Words with the opposite meaning to smile:

• frown
• scowl

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