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smile

1 smile /ˈsmajəl/ noun
plural smiles
1 smile
/ˈsmajəl/
noun
plural smiles
Britannica Dictionary definition of SMILE
[count]
: an expression on your face that makes the corners of your mouth turn up and that shows happiness, amusement, pleasure, affection, etc.

all smiles

: happy and smiling

wipe that/the smile off someone's face

see 1wipe
2 smile /ˈsmajəl/ verb
smiles; smiled; smiling
2 smile
/ˈsmajəl/
verb
smiles; smiled; smiling
Britannica Dictionary definition of SMILE
[no object] : to make a smile : to make the corners of your mouth turn up in an expression that shows happiness, amusement, pleasure, affection, etc.
often + at
[+ object]
: to show or express (something, such as approval, encouragement, etc.) by a smile
: to say (something) with a smile

smile on/upon

[phrasal verb]
smile on/upon (someone or something)
: to make (someone or something) have good luck or success