lucere — meaning in English

English meaning

• shine verb To give off or reflect light brightly.

Senses

lucere is used for these senses in English:

• shine (intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
• shine (intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.

shine — full definition

1. verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
2. verb To perform exceptionally well or stand out.
3. verb To point a light source at something.
4. noun Brightness or gloss, whether from a light source or a polished surface.

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