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e·mote
(ĭ-mōt′)intr.v. e·mot·ed, e·mot·ing, e·motes
To express emotion, especially in an excessive or theatrical manner: "The more she emotes, the less he listens" (Maggie Scarf).
[Back-formation from emotion.]
e·mot′er n.
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emote
(ɪˈməʊt)vb
(intr) to display exaggerated emotion, as in acting; behave theatrically
[C20: back formation from emotion]
eˈmoter n
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e•mote
(ɪˈmoʊt)v.i. e•mot•ed, e•mot•ing.
1. to show or pretend emotion.
2. to portray emotion in acting, esp. exaggeratedly or ineptly.
[1915–20, Amer.; back formation from emotion]
e•mot′er, n.
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emote
Past participle: emoted
Gerund: emoting
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Verb | 1. | emote - give expression or emotion to, in a stage or movie role |
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emote
verbTo make an emotional display:
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emote
vi → seine Gefühle ausdrücken; (actor) → Gefühle mimen
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