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shine
1[shahyn]
verb (used without object)
to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
Synonyms: ,(of light) to appear brightly or strongly, especially uncomfortably so.
Wear dark glasses so the sun won't shine in your eyes.
to be or appear unusually animated or bright, as the eyes or face.
to appear with brightness or clearness, as feelings.
to excel or be conspicuous.
to shine in school.
verb (used with object)
to cause to shine.
to direct the light of (a lamp, mirror, etc.).
Shine the flashlight on the steps so I can see.
to put a gloss or polish on; polish (as shoes, silverware, etc.).
Synonyms: , ,
noun
verb phrase
Informal
to attempt to impress (a person), especially in order to gain benefits for oneself.
to become especially attentive to (a potential romantic partner).
Men shine up to her like moths to a light.
shine
2[shahyn]
noun
shine
/ ʃɪ /
verb
(intr) to emit light
(intr) to glow or be bright with reflected light
(tr) to direct the light of (a lamp, etc)
he shone the torch in my eyes
(tr; past tense and past participle shined) to cause to gleam by polishing
to shine shoes
(intr) to be conspicuously competent; excel
she shines at tennis
(intr) to appear clearly; be conspicuous
the truth shone out of his words
noun
the state or quality of shining; sheen; lustre
whatever the weather
regardless of circumstances
informalshort for moonshine
informala liking or fancy (esp in the phrase take a shine to )
Other 51Թ Forms
- unshined adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of shine1
Origin of shine2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of shine1
Idioms and Phrases
take a shine to, to take a liking or fancy to.
That little girl has really taken a shine to you.
come rain or shine, Also
regardless of the weather.
no matter what the circumstances may be.
Come rain or shine, he is always on the job.
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Paying tribute after the fire, Ms Logan's family said her "bravery and fearlessness shone through right until the end".
Chef Carter’s culinary artistry shines in dishes like smoked Harrison farm chicken and seafood platters, featuring a standout smoked octopus that he’s especially proud of.
A high beam from a helicopter shone down on the crowd.
In her speech at the Gotham Awards, Posey seemingly thanked all those who had seen her star shining from the start, and those who have only recently seen the light.
His display could give him a chance of making the position his own as no-one in the England squad has regularly been able to shine in that spot.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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