Friend can smile now.

Meaning: This means a friend is able to smile right now. We should be happy for our friends when they are able to smile.

Choice of Words: Friend is a person who you like and who likes you. Can means to be able to do something. Smile means to make a facial expression that shows happiness. Now means at the present time. Together, Friend can smile now means a friend is able to make a happy facial expression at the present time.

Alternative Expressions

Friend is able to smile now.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence. It's like saying, Your friend is no longer sad and is now happy.

Choice of Words: Friend is a person who you know and like. Is able to means to have the power or skill to do something. Smile means to make a happy expression with your mouth. Now means at this time.

Friend may smile now.

Meaning: This means that it is possible for your friend to smile now. It's like saying, Your friend is no longer sad and might be happy now.

Choice of Words: Friend is a person who you know and like. May means to be possible or allowed to do something. Smile means to make a happy expression with your mouth. Now means at this time.

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