Besmiles

/bɪˈsmaɪlz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense: he, she, or it covers with smiles or smiles upon.

Etymology

From besmile plus the third-person singular -s ending. Standard present tense conjugation.

Kelly Says

In archaic and poetic English, verbs like 'besmile' were used to create effects modern English achieves differently—instead of 'she besmiles him,' we'd say 'she smiles at him warmly.' Archaic verbs often seem ornamental until you realize they made expression more economical.

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