nodded

VERB

gesture with head

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge bend bow greet respond salute

STRONG

acquiesce agree approve assent beckon concur consent curtsy dip duck indicate recognize sign signal

WEAK

say yes

Antonyms

STRONG

differ disagree disallow disapprove dispute dissent object oppose protest refuse reject

VERB

fall asleep

Synonyms

STRONG

doze drift droop drowse nap sleep slump

WEAK

be sleepy become inattentive drift off

Antonyms

STRONG

rise

Example Sentences

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“Your dad was the best lector because of that big voice of his!” she said as Anamaria nodded and smiled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Ministers gathered for a digital G7 meeting in Paris Friday made progress on online child protection but only nodded to AI's energy impact in a joint declaration on the sector's challenges.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Remembering my earlier experience with my dog park/golf club friend, I simply smiled and nodded.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

However, Mikel Merino headed Arsenal level in the 84th minute and when Gabriel nodded in from a 96th-minute corner, Gunners fans, players and staff went wild.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Lieutenant Rahms left his perusal of the stove and nodded to the notary.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom