# emote

> English word · Verb · IPA /ɪˈməʊt/ · frequency rank #55,412

## Definitions
1. To display or express (emotions, mental states, etc.) openly, particularly while acting, and especially in an excessive manner.
2. To deliver (a speech), say (lines of a play, words), etc., in a dramatic or emotional manner, especially if overly so.
3. To display (excessive) emotion, especially while acting.
4. To express a virtual action, presented to other users as a graphic or reported speech, rather than sending a straightforward message.
5. To perform a short action, such as a gesture or a dance move, which may be seen by other players but does not have any effect on gameplay.

## Etymology
The verb is a back-formation from emotion. The noun is derived from the verb.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/emote