to emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; as, the sun shines by day; the moon shines by night.-to be bright by reflection of light; to gleam; to be glossy; as, to shine like polished silver.-to be effulgent in splendor or beauty.-to be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers; as, to shine in courts; to shine in conversation.-to cause to shine, as a light.-to make bright; to cause to shine by reflected light; as, in hunting, to shine the eyes of a deer at night by throwing a light on them.-the quality or state of shining; brightness; luster, gloss; polish; sheen.-sunshine; fair weather.-a liking for a person; a fancy.-caper; antic; row.-shining; sheen.