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to shine
01
to emit or reflect light or brightness
Intransitive
Example
A clear night sky allows the stars to shine brightly.
The diamond on her finger seemed to shine with exceptional brilliance.
His shoes were so well-polished that they seemed to shine.
02
(of the sun) to produce and direct light
Intransitive
Example
The sun shone brightly in the clear blue sky, warming the earth below.
As dawn broke, the first light of the sun began to shine over the mountaintops.
03
to reflect light, creating a glowing or bright appearance
Intransitive
Example
The dewdrops on the leaves shone like tiny diamonds in the morning sunlight.
The polished silverware shone in the candlelight, adding a touch of elegance to the dinner table.
As the sun set behind the mountains, the lake began to shine with a golden hue.
04
to show exceptional talent or perform exceptionally well in a particular activity or endeavor
Intransitive
Example
Even in a competitive field of dancers, her grace and precision allowed her to shine during the performance.
Her entrepreneurial spirit allowed her to shine as she launched her own startup company.
The singer 's powerful voice and stage presence allowed her to shine in the spotlight of the music industry.
05
to have a radiant or glowing quality, often associated with health, vitality, or attractiveness
Intransitive
Example
His eyes shone with excitement as he shared his latest achievement with his friends.
After a restful vacation, her skin seemed to shine with a healthy glow.
The bride 's happiness on her wedding day made her truly shine, radiating beauty and love.
06
to become immediately apparent or noticeable
Intransitive
Example
The beauty of the landscape really began to shine as the sun rose over the horizon.
As the team worked together, each member 's unique strengths began to shine.
The flaws in the plan began to shine once we started implementing it.
07
to make something bright and glossy by polishing it
Transitive: to shine sth
Example
Before the ceremony, the military cadets shone their brass buttons and buckles.
She shone her shoes until they gleamed, ready for the formal event.
The maid shone the silverware until it sparkled, ensuring a pristine table setting for the dinner party.
08
to direct a light source, such as a torch, to illuminate an area
Transitive: to shine a light source somewhere
Example
The hiker shone her flashlight up the mountain trail to navigate through the darkness.
She shone her flashlight into the dark basement, searching for the source of the strange noise.
He shone the lantern along the path to light their way through the dense forest.
Shine
01
the quality of emitting brightness and radiance
Example
The diamond 's shine caught everyone 's attention.
The moon 's shine lit up the night sky.
The shine of the chandelier added elegance to the room.
02
the act of polishing something to make it glossy and reflective
Example
A clear night sky allows the stars to shine brightly.
The diamond on her finger seemed to shine with exceptional brilliance.
His shoes were so well-polished that they seemed to shine.
