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shine in Latin

shine in Latin is lūceō, niteō, expolio — shine means to give off or reflect light brightly.

shine in Latin

lūceō
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
niteō
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
expolio
verb
(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
levigo
verb
(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
polio
verb
(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
tergeo
verb
(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
antecedo
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
anteeo
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
emineo
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
excello
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
emineo
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To be immediately apparent.
nitere
verb
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.

What does "shine" mean?

  1. verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
    "Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights."
  2. verb To perform exceptionally well or stand out.
    "Some children shine in sport, while others shine in music or art."
  3. verb To point a light source at something.
    "Could you shine your phone at the lock so I can see the keyhole?"
  4. noun Brightness or gloss, whether from a light source or a polished surface.
    "The floor had a lovely shine after she mopped and buffed it."
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shine in a sentence

  • Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights.
  • The sun shone brightly over the valley.
  • Some children shine in sport, while others shine in music or art.
  • If you give him a chance, I think he will shine.

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What is "shine" in Latin?
"shine" in Latin is lūceō, niteō, expolio. shine means: To give off or reflect light brightly.
How do you use "shine" in a sentence?
Example: "Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights." In Latin, "shine" is lūceō, niteō, expolio.
Are there other ways to say "shine" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 11 translations listed for "shine": lūceō, niteō, expolio, levigo, polio, tergeo.
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