Meaning & use
smile
An expression formed by curving the lips upward to show pleasure, friendliness, or amusement.
See it in a sentence
A warm smile spread across her face when she saw the gift.
He gave a nervous smile before standing up to start his speech.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'smile at' someone directs the expression toward a person, while 'smile about' refers to the reason for it.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To form a smile, typically to show happiness, amusement, or friendliness.
She smiled warmly at the baby, who giggled happily in response.
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