emote

English

/əˈmoʊt/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To display emotions openly, especially while acting.
  • (transitive) To induce an emotion in.
  • (intransitive) To perform a virtual action, presented to other users as reported speech, rather than sending a direct message.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *mew- (move, drive, damp).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*mew-

Gloss

move, drive, damp

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

湿

Emoji

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