Definition of: shine

(shīn) v.i. shone or (esp. for def. 5) shined, shin·ing
1. To emit light; beam; glow.
2. To gleam, as by reflected light.
3. To excel or be conspicuous in splendor, beauty, or intellectual brilliance; be preeminent.
—v.t.
4. To cause to shine.
5. To brighten by rubbing or polishing.
—to shine up to Slang To try to please.
—noun
1. The state or quality of being bright or shining; radiance; luster; sheen.
2. Fair weather; sunshine.
3. U.S. Colloq. A liking or fancy.
4. U.S. Colloq. A smart trick or prank.
5. A gloss or polish on shoes. See synonyms under LIGHT.
—to take a shine to U.S. Colloq. To become fond of. [OE scīnan] Synonyms (verb): beam, coruscate, glare, gleam, glisten, glitter, glow, scintillate, sparkle.