shine

[US]/ʃaɪn/
[UK]/ʃaɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. emit light; reflect light; illuminate
vt. illuminate; polish
n. brightness; luster

Phrases & Collocations

shine bright

shine a light

shine with happiness

a shining example

shine on

shine in

shine through

shine at

shine out

rise and shine

shine down

Example Sentences

Shine the torch in, please.

put a good shine on boots

I don't shine at tennis.

Shine the torch out, please.

a shine of saliva on his chin.

Rain or shine, I'll go.

She shines as a teacher.

There was citreous shine all around the altiplano.

The bootblack shines your boots.

Rain or shine, we will go.

He is diligent rain or shine he does.

Shine the torch down here, please.

Shine the torch up into the rafters, please.

The boss took a shine to the new girl.

The rain will take the shine off my boots.

he seemed to shine with that unmistakable showbiz sheen.

these concerns are taking the shine off Britain's economic recovery.

Rain or shine, we'll set out tomorrow.

Pore Minimizer T -Zone Shine Control - discontinue.

The ice will melt when the sun shines on it.

Real-world Examples

We must make hay while the sun shines.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

Some hours later, a light shone in my face.

Source: Kidnapping

And this is where chlorophyll really shines.

Source: "Minute Earth" Fun Science (Selected Bilingual)

Just to give it a nice shine.

Source: Gourmet Base

His flushed face was shining with excitement.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

Your affection for the man really shines through.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

Set the lipstick with gloss to add some shine.

Source: The power of makeup

We shone a light on domestic abuse.

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

That doesn't seem to be where I shine.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 10

But the opportunity for growth and for purpose shines brighter.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

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