English · Common Verbs
smiles
/smaɪlz/
[/smaɪlz/]
third-person singular of smile
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'smile': used when he, she, or it does the action of smile.
Example
My sister always smiles when she sees the dog waiting for her at the door.
My sister always smiles when she sees the dog waiting for her at the door.
Etymology
From Middle English 'smilen', of Scandinavian origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects like he, she, or it in the present tense.