<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(Used without object) To give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.</li><li>Synonyms: shimmer, glimmer.</li><li>To be bright with reflected light; glisten; sparkle.</li><li>(Of light) To appear brightly or strongly, especially uncomfortably so: Wear dark glasses so the sun won't shine in your eyes.</li><li>To be or appear unusually animated or bright, as the eyes or face.</li><li>To appear with brightness or clearness, as feelings.</li><li>To excel or be conspicuous: to shine in school.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Radiance or brightness caused by emitted or reflected light.</li><li>Luster; polish.</li><li>Synonyms: sheen, glow, gleam, gloss.</li><li>Sunshine; fair weather.</li><li>A polish or gloss given to shoes.</li><li>An act or instance of polishing shoes.</li><li>Informal: a foolish prank; caper.</li><li>Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. A contemptuous term used to refer to a Black person.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb Phrase</strong></p><ul><li>Informal: to attempt to impress (a person), especially in order to gain benefits for oneself.</li><li>To become especially attentive to (a potential romantic partner): Men shine up to her like moths to a light.</li></ul>