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Definition smile in British English

smile verb

verb
/smaɪl/
1

to raise the corners of your mouth when you are happy, pleased, or being friendly, or when you think something is funny

Example

Just thinking of you makes me smile.

Example

James looked up and smiled at Karen.

Example

Dexter smiled to himself as he remembered the incident.

Synonyms and related words
smile grin beam
1.1

to say or express something by smiling or when smiling

Example

'I'm really glad too,' smiled Juliet.

Example

John paid the bill, smiled his thanks, and left.

Synonyms and related words
smile grin beam
2

to think that something is funny or pleasant

Example

Jenny smiled at the thought of the evening ahead.

Synonyms and related words
associate compartmentalize go by
3

if something such as luck or heaven smiles on you, you are successful, or you have good luck

Example

Let's hope the gods smile on us and it's sunny tomorrow.

Definition smile in British English