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shine

(/S//aI/n )

the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light(noun.attribute)

Synonym:
effulgence, radiance, radiancy, refulgence, refulgency

source: wordnet30
The quality or state of shining; brightness; luster, gloss; polish; sheen.(noun)

source: webster1913

be bright by reflecting or casting light(verb.weather)

Synonym:
reflect

source: wordnet30
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light(verb.weather)

Synonym:
beam

source: wordnet30
be shiny, as if wet(verb.perception)

Synonym:
gleam, glint, glisten, glitter

source: wordnet30
be distinguished or eminent(verb.stative)

Example:
His talent shines.

source: wordnet30
be clear and obvious(verb.stative)

source: wordnet30
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink(verb.perception)

Synonym:
beam, glow, radiate

source: wordnet30
throw or flash the light of (a lamp)(verb.weather)

Example:
Shine the light on that window, please.

source: wordnet30
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly(verb.stative)

Synonym:
fall, strike

source: wordnet30
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion(verb.emotion)

source: wordnet30
make (a surface) shine(verb.contact)

Example:
Shine the silver, please.

Synonym:
polish, smooth, smoothen

source: wordnet30
To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; as, the sun shines by day; the moon shines by night.(verb)

source: webster1913
To cause to shine, as a light.(verb)

source: webster1913

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