Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smile-at
verb
/smaɪl æt/
Definition
To greet someone by smiling in their direction or to express friendliness through a smile.
Examples
- She smiled at him to break the ice during their first meeting.
- He smiled at the children playing in the park.
- Whenever I see her, she always smiles at me.
Meaning
It indicates warmth or kindness towards another person, often used in social interactions to make the other person feel welcome or acknowledged.
Synonyms
- grin at
- beam at
- greet with a smile
