verb as in strong fondness

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smile, fire back with a smile

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Example Sentences

Example:She smiled at the cute puppy, and it wagged its tail in response.

Definition:to widen the mouth with the corners turned up, typically to express happiness, amusement, or friendliness

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Example:Instead of arguing, he simply fire back with a smile, which immediately eased the tension.

Definition:respond to a criticism or insult with a cheerful reaction, often to defuse a tense situation

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