Reflect vs. Shine
Difference Between Reflect and Shine
Reflectverb
(transitive) To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.
A mirror reflects the light that shines on it.Shineverb
(intransitive) To emit light.
Reflectverb
(intransitive) To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.
The moonlight reflected from the surface of water.Shineverb
(intransitive) To reflect light.
Reflectverb
(transitive) To mirror, or show the image of something.
The shop window reflected his image as he walked past.Shineverb
(intransitive) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
My nephew tried other sports before deciding on football, which he shone at right away, quickly becoming the star of his school team.Reflectverb
(intransitive) To be mirrored.
His image reflected from the shop window as he walked past.Shineverb
(intransitive) To be effulgent in splendour or beauty.
Reflectverb
(transitive) To agree with; to closely follow.
Entries in English dictionaries aim to reflect common usage.Shineverb
(intransitive) To be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers.
Reflectverb
(transitive) To give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.
The team's victory reflects the Captain's abilities.The teacher's ability reflects well on the school.Shineverb
(intransitive) To be immediately apparent.
Reflectverb
(intransitive) To think seriously; to ponder or consider.
People do that sort of thing every day, without ever stopping to reflect on the consequences.Shineverb
(transitive) To create light with (a flashlight, lamp, torch, or similar).
I shone my light into the darkness to see what was making the noise.Reflectverb
manifest or bring back;
This action reflects his true beliefsShineverb
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light.
Reflectverb
to throw or bend back or reflect (from a surface);
A mirror in the sun can reflect light into a person's eyesSound is reflected well in this auditoriumShineverb
To make bright; to cause to shine by reflected light.
in hunting, to shine the eyes of a deer at night by throwing a light on themReflectverb
reflect deeply on a subject;
I mulled over the events of the afternoonphilosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of yearsThe scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitateShineverb
(transitive) To cause (something) to shine; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
He shined my shoes until they were polished smooth and gleaming.Reflectverb
be bright by reflecting or casting light;
Drive carefully--the wet road reflectsShineverb
To polish a cricket ball using saliva and one’s clothing.
Reflectverb
give evidence of a certain behavior;
His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on himShinenoun
Brightness from a source of light.
Reflectverb
give evidence of the quality of;
The mess in his dorm room reflects on the studentShinenoun
Brightness from reflected light.
Shinenoun
Excellence in quality or appearance.
Shinenoun
Shoeshine.
Shinenoun
Sunshine.
Shinenoun
(slang) Moonshine.
Shinenoun
(cricket) The amount of shininess on a cricket ball, or on each side of the ball.
Shinenoun
(slang) A liking for a person; a fancy.
She's certainly taken a shine to you.Shinenoun
A caper; an antic; a row.
Shinenoun
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
Shineverb
be bright by reflecting or casting light;
Drive carefully--the wet road reflectsShineverb
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light;
The sun shone bright that dayThe fire beamed on their facesShineverb
be shiny, as if wet;
His eyes were glisteningShineverb
be distinguished or eminent;
His talent shinesShineverb
be clear and obvious;
A shining exampleShineverb
especially of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as red or pink;
Her face glowed when she came out of the saunaShineverb
throw or flash the light of (a lamp, etc.);
Shine the light on that window, pleaseShineverb
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly;
Light fell on her faceThe sun shone on the fieldsThe light struck the golden necklaceA strange sound struck my earsShineverb
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion;
She was beaming with joyHer face radiated with happinessShineverb
(of surfaces) make shine;
shine the silver, pleasepolish my shoes
