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wink at

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb wink at has 1 sense
  1. connive at, wink at - give one's silent approval to
    --1 is one way to promote, advance, boost, further, encourage
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Somebody ----s VERB-ing

Definitions from the Web

Term: Wink At

Definition:

verb

  1. To close one eye briefly as a signal or gesture, usually conveying secret communication or connivance.
  2. To intentionally ignore or pretend not to notice something, especially wrongdoing or an offense.
  3. To approve, condone, or tolerate something informally, without openly acknowledging it.

Examples:

1. She winked at me to let me know that the plan was still on.
2. The politician often winks at corruption within his own party.
3. The teacher decided to wink at the students whispering during the exam.
4. My sister winked at me when our mom mentioned a surprise birthday gift.
5. He winked at her joke, indicating he understood the underlying humor.

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