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Brightness from a source of light.

Brightness from reflected light.

Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.

Shoeshine.

To emit light.

To reflect light.

To distinguish oneself; to excel.

Example: My nephew tried other sports before deciding on football, which he shone at right away, quickly becoming the star of his school team.

To be effulgent in splendour or beauty.

To cause (something) to shine; put a shine on (something); polish (something).

Example: He shined my shoes until they were polished smooth and gleaming.

To polish a cricket ball using saliva and one’s clothing.