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| salute |
to greet with an expression of respect or good will. [1/3 definitions] |
| smile |
to wear an expression on the face in which the corners of the mouth turn up and the eyes get brighter. Smiling usually shows that a person is happy, amused, or friendly. [1/2 definitions] |
| so |
used as an expression of surprise, amazement, or understanding. [1/13 definitions] |
| sorry |
used as an expression of apology or regret. [1/4 definitions] |
| stiff |
not easy in expression or movement; formal. [1/8 definitions] |
| sympathy |
a feeling or expression of gentle concern for someone who is sad, troubled, or in pain. [2/3 definitions] |
| tear1 |
(plural) the expression of feeling through crying. [1/2 definitions] |
| thanks |
an expression of gratitude. [1/2 definitions] |
| Thanksgiving |
(lower case) the feeling or expression of being thankful. [1/2 definitions] |
| thumbs-up |
an expression or gesture that shows that one approves, agrees, or is happy or satisfied with something. |
| vent |
to give expression to suddenly or with force. [1/3 definitions] |
| voice |
an expression of desire or interest. [1/6 definitions] |
| vote |
a formal expression of a choice in an election or other group decision. [1/6 definitions] |
| welcome |
used as a polite answer to an expression of thanks. [1/8 definitions] |
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