smile
verb (used without object)
to assume a facial expression indicating pleasure, favor, or amusement, but sometimes derision or scorn, characterized by an upturning of the corners of the mouth.
has smiled
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present perfectof smile (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He has smiled when told Álvarez said he’s going to end his career Saturday; he plans to continue fighting regardless of the result.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2022
In the past, she has smiled with gratitude when President Barack Obama presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 15, 2021
It’s not the first time that history has smiled upon Mr. O'Reilly’s writing.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 13, 2016
You are asked to find the probability that an eight-week-old baby smiles more than 12 seconds when you already know the baby has smiled for more than eight seconds.
From Textbooks ● Sep. 19, 2013
This is the first time anyone has smiled at me since I came into Turkey.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
