Definition of Shine
Shine
shine
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(verb)
sparkle, glitter or give out a bright light (of a light source or personality);
e.g. After the storm, the sun will shine once again.
(verb)
to direct a light, in order to improve what can be seen;
e.g. Shine your flashlight over here, he said.
(verb)
to have a bright glowing appearance, with either reflected light, or emotion;
e.g. He enjoyed the shine in her eyes whenever she was up to mischief.
(noun)
an act of rubbing to create a shiny appearance;
e.g. My mother used to call it a spit-shine: it's rubbing and polishing your leather shoes so that they shine.
(noun)
to be glossy, or have a quality of brightness, from reflected light;
e.g. We used fixtures made of brushed nickel, which doesn't have much shine to it, but the metal does give off an understated warmth.
(noun)
to be outstanding, talented, or perform extremely well: like the shine of a bright light;
e.g. Make India shine again, with its graciousness, its culture, and its farming.
(noun)
to make bright by rubbing and polishing;
e.g. When one takes the time to shine up brass, the effect is amazing
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