laughed

verb

1. 1

   To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.

   “There were many laughing children running on the school grounds.”

2. 2

   To be or appear cheerful, pleasant, mirthful, lively, or brilliant; to sparkle; to sport.

3. 3

   (followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.

   “Don't laugh at my new hat, man!”

4. 4

   To affect or influence by means of laughter or ridicule.

5. 5

   To express by, or utter with, laughter.