The doctor smiles at the patient's gratitude.
Meaning: This means that the doctor is pleased that the patient is feeling better and is grateful for their expression of thanks.
Choice of Words: Doctor is a person who has studied medicine and is qualified to treat people who are sick or injured. Smiles means to show pleasure or amusement by curving the lips upward. Patient is a person who is receiving medical treatment or advice from a doctor. Gratitude means the feeling of appreciation for something.
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