shine
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verb \ˈshīn\shone \ˈshōn, especially Canada & British ˈshän\ or shinedshin·ing
Definition of SHINE
intransitive verb
1
: to emit rays of light
2
: to be bright by reflection of light
3
a : to be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished <shines in mathematics> b : to perform extremely well <when will stocks really shine again? — Temma Ehrenfeld>
4
: to have a bright glowing appearance <his face shone with enthusiasm>
5
: to be conspicuously evident or clear
transitive verb
1
a : to cause to emit light b : to throw or direct the light of
2
past & past part shined : to make bright by polishing <shined his shoes>
See Examples of SHINE
- The sun was shining through the clouds.
- lamps shining from the windows
- She found a sport where she can really shine.
Origin of SHINE
Middle English, from Old English scīnan; akin to Old High German skīnan to shine and perhaps to Greek skia shadow
First Known Use: before 12th century
2shine
nounDefinition of SHINE
1
: brightness caused by the emission of light
2
: brightness caused by the reflection of light : luster <the shine of polished silver>
3
: brilliance, splendor <still has a shine about her>
4
: fair weather : sunshine <rain or shine>
7
a : a polish or gloss given to shoes b : a single polishing of a pair of shoes
Examples of SHINE
- the shine of polished silver
- He had a nice shine on his shoes.
- Would you like a shine?
First Known Use of SHINE
15th century
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