(of light or an image) To bend back or mirror
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To radiate rays of light
“In the daytime, the sun's rays would shine through the large cracks in the logs of the cabin.”
To make smooth, glossy or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding
“One spring day, my father offered me 50 cents to shine his shoes.”
To be very good at something
“He had found his niche and was finally able to shine.”
To overcome any challenges that a situation presents
(of light) To cast over
(of light or an image) To bend back or mirror
The brightness produced from a light source
“She loved the twinkling of the stars and the hot white shine of the full moon.”
Shine or lustre on a smooth surface
“Linseed oil helps restore the shine to a dull surface.”
A fondness or positive regard for something
“He quickly took quite a shine to her quirkiness and dry sense of humor.”
(archaic, slang) An act performed for amusement
“The shine they pulled at summer camp has become embellished with each retelling.”
An overt and pretentious display intended to attract attention
The act of idolizing, adoring or worshiping, especially to excess
Affection, fondness, or sympathy for someone or something
An act of rubbing something
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