1. gives off or reflects light brightly
2. performs very well or excels at something
3. polishes something to make it bright and clean

Examples

• The sun shines brightly in the clear sky.
• Her diamond ring shines under the light.
• He really shines in mathematics class.
• She shines when performing on stage.
• My father shines his shoes every Sunday.
• The metal shines after being polished.
• The lighthouse shines its beam across the water.