English · Common Verbs
smiled
/smaɪld/
[/smaɪld/]
past tense of smile
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'smile': to have turn up the corners of your mouth in the past.
Example
He smiled warmly at the nervous new student and offered to show her around.
He smiled warmly at the nervous new student and offered to show her around.
Etymology
From Middle English 'smilen', of Scandinavian origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe a completed action in the past.