English · Daily Life
smile
/smaɪl/
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to turn the mouth up in joy
Beginnerverb
Definition
To smile means to turn the corners of your mouth up to show you are happy or friendly.
Example
She smiled when she saw her friend.
She smiled when she saw her friend.
Etymology
From Middle English 'smilen', of Scandinavian origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Common verb for a friendly or happy face.