Shine (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make (a surface) shine; "shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- You need to shine the floor before the guests arrive so it looks perfect.
- Can you shine the headlights after cleaning them.
- Please shine the boots for the ceremony tonight.
- It's essential to shine the metal tools to prevent rust buildup.
- She asked the servant to shine her jewelry before the party.
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Meaning 2
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".
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Verbs of feeling.
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Meaning 3
Be bright by reflecting or casting light; "Drive carefully--the wet road reflects".
Classification
Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.
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Meaning 4
Emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; "The sun shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces".
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Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.
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Meaning 5
Have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna".
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Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
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Meaning 6
Throw or flash the light of (a lamp); "Shine the light on that window, please".
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Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.
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Meaning 7
Touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly; "Light fell on her face"; "The sun shone on the fields"; "The light struck the golden necklace"; "A strange sound struck my ears".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 8
Be distinguished or eminent; "His talent shines".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Meaning 9
Be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening".
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Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
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Meaning 10
Be clear and obvious; "A shining example".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.