emote
UK/i'mәut/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To show emotion openly, often in an exaggerated or theatrical way
（夸张地）流露感情，表演情感
v.
In games, to trigger a character's emotional gesture or expression
（游戏中）做出情感动作、表情
Root Breakdown
Root-derivede- (out) + mot (move) = 'to move out.' A back-formation from emotion: if emotion is feeling 'moved out' of you, to emote is to let that feeling show outwardly.
Root mov still carries 92 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.emote on stage在台上表演情感
- 2.emote for the camera对着镜头流露感情
Example Sentences
- 1.
The actor emoted so heavily that the scene felt fake.
- 2.
Players can make their avatars emote with a few clicks.