(v. i.) To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady
radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; as, the sun shines by day;
the moon shines by night.
(v. i.) To be bright by reflection of light; to gleam; to be
glossy; as, to shine like polished silver.
(v. i.) To be effulgent in splendor or beauty.
(v. i.) To be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit
brilliant intellectual powers; as, to shine in courts; to shine in
conversation.
(v. t.) To cause to shine, as a light.
(v. t.) To make bright; to cause to shine by reflected light; as,
in hunting, to shine the eyes of a deer at night by throwing a light on
them.
(n.) The quality or state of shining; brightness; luster, gloss;
polish; sheen.
(n.) Sunshine; fair weather.
(n.) A liking for a person; a fancy.
(n.) Caper; antic; row.
(v. i.) Shining; sheen.
