shine: Meaning and Definition of

shine

1. to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
2. to be bright with reflected light; glisten; sparkle.
3. (of light) to appear brightly or strongly, esp. uncomfortably so: Wear dark glasses so the sun won't shine in your eyes.
4. to be or appear unusually animated or bright, as the eyes or face.
5. to appear with brightness or clearness, as feelings.
6. to excel or be conspicuous: to shine in school.

1. to cause to shine.
2. to direct the light of (a lamp, mirror, etc.): Shine the flashlight on the steps so I can see.
3. to put a gloss or polish on; polish (as shoes, silverware, etc.).
4. Men shine up to her like moths to a light.
1. to attempt to impress (a person), esp. in order to gain benefits for oneself.
2. to become especially attentive to (one of the opposite sex):Men shine up to her like moths to a light.

1. radiance or brightness caused by emitted or reflected light.
2. luster; polish.
3. sunshine; fair weather.
4. a polish or gloss given to shoes.
5. an act or instance of polishing shoes.
6. a foolish prank; caper.
7. . a black person.
8. Come rain or shine, he is always on the job.
1. regardless of the weather.
2. no matter what the circumstances may be:Come rain or shine, he is always on the job.Also,rain or shine.
9. to take a liking or fancy to: That little girl has really taken a shine to you.

shine

1. moonshine.