smile upon

VERB

encourage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advocate aid assist bolster boost develop ease favor further improve invite promote reassure reinforce spur strengthen subsidize support

STRONG

abet advance approve back befriend brace comfort console countenance endorse fortify forward foster instigate prevail push relieve sanction second serve solace succor sustain uphold

WEAK

back up egg on get behind give a leg up go for pat on the back pull for root for side with subscribe to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block cease decrease disapprove discourage dishearten dissuade halt hinder hurt impede injure obstruct oppose prevent protest reject stop thwart undermine weaken worsen

STRONG

annoy condemn disagree ignore neglect refuse trouble upset worry

WEAK

confuse dampen deject depress deter dispirit uninspire

VERB

favor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

facilitate promote side with

STRONG

abet accommodate advance aid assist befriend esteem further gratify humor indulge oblige spare spoil value

WEAK

be partial to do a kindness do right by make exception play favorites pull strings show consideration treat well

Antonyms

STRONG

block disappoint frustrate halt hinder hurt ignore impede neglect obstruct prevent stop

WEAK

disfavor dislike thwart

Example Sentences

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Speta said he believes that these constitutional arguments should be a “slam dunk,” yet was reluctant to predict whether or not courts would smile upon these arguments were this issue to be tried.

From Salon • Jul. 10, 2026

When we reflexively smile upon observing someone else’s joy, we feel their happiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

After a rocky start by both players, Williams broke into a broad smile upon clinching the victory over Kovinic.

From Washington Post • Aug. 29, 2022

You know you’ve found good food when you smile upon first bite, or when you do a little dance in your seat.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2022

“Thanks, Dedalus,” said Harry, bestowing a small and embarrassed smile upon the dark-haired Hestia.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

smile upon

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