shine
/ʃaɪn/
verb
- To give out or reflect light; to be bright.
- Her polished shoes shine in the sunlight.
- The stars shine most clearly on a winter night.
- The sun shone brightly through the window.
- To direct a light or beam toward something.
- The lighthouse shines its beam across the water every few seconds.
- Please shine the lamp over here so I can see.
- He shone his flashlight into the dark basement.
- To excel or perform very well at something.
- The team's defense shone during the championship game.
- His talent for storytelling shines through in every book he writes.
- She really shines in math class.
Antonyms
noun
- Brightness or luster from reflected light.
- The car's paint had a beautiful shine after being waxed.
- She gave the silverware a good shine before the dinner party.
- The floor had a dull shine from years of foot traffic.