shine

Definition

  • verb: to give off light
  • verb: to emit rays of light
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: gleam, brightness, polish

Examples

  • I'll always love you, 'come rain or come shine'. [=I will love you no matter what happens]

  • She really 'took a shine to' [='took a liking to'] her new neighbor.

  • Once she relaxed, her talent really began to 'shine through'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...and just pretend you're talking to me. Okay? Okay. Let's see if she does indeed shine. Let's have a warm round of applause for Glimmer. Glimmer, are you prepared? Yes Caesar, I am prepared. I like it, that's just... (..)
    2012 The Hunger Games