shine
noun
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the quality of being bright and sending out rays of lightradiance
verb
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make (a surface) shine“shine the silver, please”smooth
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experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotionradiate
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have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pinkradiate
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be shiny, as if wetglitter
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touch or seem as if touching visually or audiblystrike
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be clear and obvious
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be distinguished or eminent“Their talent shines when they are on stage.”
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throw or flash the light of a lamp“I was instructed to shine the lantern into the dark cave.”
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emit lightbeam
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be bright by reflecting or casting lightreflect