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Quick definitions from WordNet (shine)

▸ noun:  the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
▸ verb:  be clear and obvious
▸ verb:  be distinguished or eminent ("His talent shines")
▸ verb:  throw or flash the light of (a lamp, etc.) ("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 ("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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