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smiled

The correct spelling is smiled.

How to pronounce smiled

/smaɪld/
verb

IPA: /smaɪld/

Say it like: Smi-led

The correct spelling is smiled. To have (a smile) on one's face. For example: "I don't know what he's smiling about."

Usage Examples

I don't know what he's smiling about.

to smile consent, or a welcome

The sun smiled down from a clear summer sky.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To have (a smile) on one's face.
  2. 2.To express by smiling.
  3. 3.To express amusement, pleasure, or love and kindness.
  4. 4.To look cheerful and joyous; to have an appearance suited to excite joy.
  5. 5.To be propitious or favourable; to countenance.

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