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shine

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01noun

the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

02verb

be bright by reflecting or casting light

“Drive carefully — the wet road reflects”

03verb

emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

“The sun shone bright that day”

“The fire beamed on their faces”

04verb

be shiny, as if wet

“His eyes were glistening”

7 more meanings

05verb

be distinguished or eminent

“His talent shines”

06verb

be clear and obvious

“A shining example”

07verb

have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

“Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna”

08verb

throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

“Shine the light on that window, please”

09verb

touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

“Light fell on her face”

“The sun shone on the fields”

10verb

experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

“She was beaming with joy”

“Her face radiated with happiness”

11verb

make (a surface) shine

“shine the silver, please”

“polish my shoes”

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