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present tense third-person singular of smile
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1
to express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward
- the soldier smiled in pleasure when he saw the giant sign welcoming him home
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2
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions
- smiled at their ridiculous antics and walked away in disgust
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smiles
nounplural of smile
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