[i-moht] 
| 1. | to show or pretend emotion: to emote over the beauties of nature. |
| 2. | to portray emotion in acting, esp. exaggeratedly or ineptly; behave theatrically: The actress emoted for all she was worth. |
| e·mote (ĭ-mōt') intr.v. e·mot·ed, e·mot·ing, e·motes To express emotion, especially in an excessive or theatrical manner: "The more she emotes, the less he listens, and the less he listens, the more strident and emotive she becomes" (Maggie Scarf). [Back-formation from emotion.] e·mot'er n. |
