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.
have smiled
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present perfectof smile.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 dedicates it to his late wife, who would have smiled at the evidence of her husband still doing his thing 45 years later.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2024
The graveside transcription ends: "The prince filled with remorse is said never to have smiled again."
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2022
Others are wackadoo conspiracists oppressed by a series of real-life acquaintances who have smiled and walked away slowly.
From Slate ● Mar. 8, 2019
He couldn’t have smiled more if he’d just won a playoff game.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 16, 2017
I would have smiled at Bobby Gene, but not in front of Styx.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
