English

smile

smaɪl
Meaning: to form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base smile
3rd person singular present smiles
Present participle smiling
Past smiled
Will future will smile
Going-to future going to smile
Imperative negative don't smile / do not smile

Example sentences

She smiled at the camera for the photo.
She smiled at the camera for the photo.
They looked at each other and smiled.
They looked at each other and smiled.
I smile every time my brother sends a photo.
I smile every time my brother sends a photo.
She smiled with satisfaction after finishing the project.
She smiled with satisfaction after finishing the project.
She smiled and said here you are as she handed me the keys.
She smiled and said here you are as she handed me the keys.

Usage Notes

Often used with 'at' to indicate the person or thing receiving the smile. It can also be used transitively to express a feeling.

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