• noun:   the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
• verb:   be clear and obvious
• verb:   be distinguished or eminent

  Example: "His talent shines"

• verb:   throw or flash the light of (a lamp, etc.)

  Example: "Shine the light on that window, please"

• verb:   emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
• verb:   touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
• verb:   be bright by reflecting or casting light
• verb:   especially of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as red or pink
• verb:   (of surfaces) make shine

  Example: "Shine the silver, please"

• verb:   experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
• verb:   be shiny, as if wet
• name:  A surname (rare: 1 in 50000 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #5473)

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