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smile on

VERB
countenance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abet condone stand for
STRONG
accept advocate aid applaud approbate back champion commend confirm cope encourage endorse favor handle help invite okay sanction swallow uphold
WEAK
bear with get behind give green light give stamp of approval give the nod go along with go for grin and bear it hold with live with nod at put John Hancock on put up with sign off on sit still for stomach something thumbs-up
Antonyms
STRONG
block censure criticize deny disagree disapprove discourage dissuade hinder hurt injure obstruct oppose protest refuse reject repudiate veto
WEAK
fight
VERB
praise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admire advocate applaud appreciate celebrate cite commend compliment endorse extol hail honor laud proclaim recommend tout
STRONG
acclaim adulate aggrandize approve bless boost cajole cheer clap dignify distinguish elevate ennoble eulogize exalt flatter glorify puff resound reverence root sanction stroke worship
WEAK
bow down build up cry up give thanks make much of panegyrize pay homage pay tribute rave over sing the praises
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blame censure conceal criticize denounce disapprove dishonor disparage disregard hide neglect oppose overlook protest
STRONG
belittle castigate condemn damn debase decrease degrade demote depress disallow discourage disgrace humiliate insult lower prevent refuse shame veto
WEAK
accuse reproach
VERB
thank
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledge kiss praise
STRONG
bless
WEAK
be grateful be indebted be obligated be obliged bow down give thanks say thank you show appreciation show courtesy show gratitude

Example Sentences

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“I was at UCA High School Nationals, and I looked out there — everybody had a smile on their face,” Webb said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Shirley Land returned to work walking taller, with a big smile on her face.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

“You are the worst reporter,” Trump said “I’ve known you for ten years. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a smile on your face.”

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2026

The player maintained his innocence and after his acquittal, said he could "play football again with a smile on my face."

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

“There,” said Valley, a satisfied smile on her face.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega