verb

 

produce light to produce bright light

The sun was shining brightly through the window.

 

point light to point a light somewhere

The car's headlights shone right into my eyes.

 

reflect If a surface shines, it reflects light, and if you shine it, you make it reflect light.

She polished her shoes until they shone.

 

eyes/face If your eyes or face shine, you look happy, healthy, or excited.

His eyes were shining with excitement.

 

do well to do something very well, usually better than other people.