She gave him a gift and he smiled.

Meaning: She transferred possession of an item to him, and he responded with an expression of joy.

Choice of Words: Gave means to transfer possession of something. Smiled means to show pleasure or amusement by curving the mouth upward. Together, they describe the act of receiving a gift and expressing happiness.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• She gave him a gift on his birthday.
• The boy eagerly opened the gift his parents gave him.
• She gave him a warm hug and a kiss.
• She gave him a big smile and a warm hug.
• She smiled happily as she received the gift.
• She smiled happily as she opened the gift.
• She gave him a present.
• She gave him a warm hug.
• She gave him a big hug.
• She gave him a big smile.