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

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