shine (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ʃaɪn/
Definition
To give out or reflect light; to be bright or bright-looking.
Examples
The stars shine in the night sky.
Her shoes were polished to shine.
The sun was shining after the rain.
How to Use shine
- shine a light on (collocation)
- To make something clearer or easier to understand. — "The documentary will shine a light on the issue of climate change."
- shine through (collocation)
- To be evident or obvious, especially a quality or feeling. — "His passion for teaching shines through in his lessons."
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