I. verb
1.
to emit rays of light
the storm is over and the sun is shining
Synonyms: beam, burn, gleam, radiate
Related Word: glimmer, glow; incandesce, luminesce; flash, sparkle, twinkle; flare; glare
2.
Synonyms: polish 1, buff, burnish, furbish, glance, glaze, gloss, rub
II. noun
1.
Synonyms: display 2, array, fanfare, panoply, parade, pomp, show
2.
Synonyms: luster , glaze, glint, gloss, polish, sheen
Related Word: finish
3.
usually shines plural
Synonyms: prank , antic, caper, dido(es), frolic, lark, monkeyshine(s), shenanigan, tomfoolery, trick