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verb๐ShareTo reflect light."The polished silver trophy shined brightly under the stage lights. "appearancephysicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo distinguish oneself; to excel."My nephew tried other sports before deciding on football, which he shone at right away, quickly becoming the star of his school team."achievementabilitycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be effulgent in splendour or beauty."The polished silver trophy shined brightly under the stage lights. ""The bride's white dress shined with delicate pearls, making her look radiant as she walked down the aisle. "appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers."During the debate, Maria shined with her insightful arguments and quick wit. "abilityachievementcharactermindqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be immediately apparent."Her talent for playing the piano shined when she performed at the school concert. "appearanceaspectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo create light with (a flashlight, lamp, torch, or similar)."I shone my light into the darkness to see what was making the noise."energytechnologydeviceutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to shine, as a light."The boy shined his shoes before going to church. "appearanceenergyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make bright; to cause to shine by reflected light."in hunting, to shine the eyes of a deer at night by throwing a light on them"appearanceenergyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause (something) to shine; put a shine on (something); polish (something)."He shined my shoes until they were polished smooth and gleaming."appearancestyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo polish a cricket ball using saliva and oneโs clothing."The bowler carefully shined the cricket ball on his trousers, hoping to get some swing. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading