1. As a transitive verb:
* Meaning: To express pleasure, amusement, or friendliness with a facial expression.
* Example: "She smiled a warm smile at the children." (Here, "smile" is followed by a direct object, "a warm smile.")
2. As an intransitive verb:
* Meaning: To make a facial expression of pleasure, amusement, or friendliness.
* Example: "The baby smiled at her mother. " (Here, "smile" is not followed by a direct object. It's followed by a prepositional phrase indicating the direction of the smile.)
3. As a verb in the imperative mood:
* Meaning: A command or request to smile.
* Example: "Smile! The camera is ready."
Here are some other ways to use "smile" as a verb:
* "He smiled broadly at the news."
* "She smiled to herself as she walked down the street."
* "He smiled through the pain. "
* "The children smiled with joy as they played."
Remember, a verb shows action or a state of being. When you use "smile" as a verb, you are describing the act of smiling.