shine
1to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
(of light) to appear brightly or strongly, especially uncomfortably so: Wear dark glasses so the sun won't shine in your eyes.
to be or appear unusually animated or bright, as the eyes or face.
to appear with brightness or clearness, as feelings.
to excel or be conspicuous: to shine in school.
to cause to shine.
to direct the light of (a lamp, mirror, etc.): Shine the flashlight on the steps so I can see.
to put a gloss or polish on; polish (as shoes, silverware, etc.).
shine up to, Informal.
to attempt to impress (a person), especially in order to gain benefits for oneself.
to become especially attentive to (a potential romantic partner): Men shine up to her like moths to a light.
Idioms about shine
come rain or shine, : Also rain or shine .
regardless of the weather.
no matter what the circumstances may be: Come rain or shine, he is always on the job.
take a shine to, Informal. to take a liking or fancy to: That little girl has really taken a shine to you.
Origin of shine
1synonym study For shine
Other words for shine
Other words from shine
- un·shined, adjective
Other definitions for shine (2 of 2)
Origin of shine
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British Dictionary definitions for shine
/ (ʃaɪn) /
(intr) to emit light
(intr) to glow or be bright with reflected light
(tr) to direct the light of (a lamp, etc): he shone the torch in my eyes
(tr; past tense and past participle shined) to cause to gleam by polishing: to shine shoes
(intr) to be conspicuously competent; excel: she shines at tennis
(intr) to appear clearly; be conspicuous: the truth shone out of his words
the state or quality of shining; sheen; lustre
rain or shine or come rain or shine
whatever the weather
regardless of circumstances
informal short for moonshine (def. 2)
informal a liking or fancy (esp in the phrase take a shine to)
Origin of shine
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with shine
In addition to the idiom beginning with shine
- shine up to
also see:
- make hay while the sun shines
- rain or shine
- rise and shine
- take a fancy (shine) to
The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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