to smile
Third Person
smiles
Present Participle
smiling
Past Tense
smiled
Past Participle
smiled
1
to make our mouth curve upwards, often in a way that our teeth can be seen, to show that we are happy or amused
- She couldn't help but smile when she received a compliment.
- The children smiled with joy as they played in the park.
- The photograph captured the moment perfectly as they smiled together on their wedding day.
- The teacher's encouraging words made the student smile with relief.
- As they shared a joke, both friends couldn't help but smile.
2
to convey an emotion or sentiment through the act of smiling
transitive
- She smiled her approval as he presented his idea.
- He couldn’t help but smile his happiness when he saw his friend.
- He smiled his gratitude after receiving the kind gesture.
- The couple smiled their love for each other during the romantic dinner.
- She smiled her reassurance to the child who was feeling scared.