Verb
1. be bright by reflecting or casting light;
"Drive carefully--the wet road reflects"2. emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light;
"The sun shone bright that day""The fire beamed on their faces"3. be shiny, as if wet;
"His eyes were glistening"4. be distinguished or eminent;
"His talent shines"5. be clear and obvious;
"A shining example"6. especially of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as red or pink;
"Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"7. throw or flash the light of (a lamp, etc.);
"Shine the light on that window, please"8. 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"9. 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"10. (of surfaces) make shine;
"shine the silver, please""polish my shoes"