shine (EN)

verb, verb, noun

verb “shine”

1. to emit or reflect light, making an object visible or bright
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   The full moon shone brightly in the night sky.
2. to stand out due to excellence or superior performance
   In the school play, Sarah shone as the lead actress, earning applause from everyone.
3. to direct light from (a device like a flashlight)
   She shone her flashlight under the bed to find her lost kitten.

verb “shine”

1. to make an object smooth and bright by rubbing or cleaning it
   She spent the afternoon shining her grandmother's silverware until it gleamed.

noun “shine”

1. bright light
   The morning sun cast a gentle shine on the dew-covered flowers.
2. the quality of reflecting light and appearing bright and glossy
   After polishing the old silverware, its shine was so intense it could almost be used as a mirror.