reflect vs shine

shine vs reflect

reflect is not a noun while shine is a noun.

reflect and shine both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reflect	No	No	Yes	No
shine	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, reflect and shine are synonyms defined as:

reflect and shine: be bright by reflecting or casting light

reflect (noun)	shine (noun)
	the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

reflect (verb)	shine (verb)
reflect deeply on a subject	make (a surface) shine
give evidence of the quality of	experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
give evidence of a certain behavior	be shiny, as if wet
to throw or bend back (from a surface)	have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
manifest or bring back	touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
show an image of	be distinguished or eminent
be bright by reflecting or casting light	be clear and obvious
	emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
	be bright by reflecting or casting light
	throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

Difference between reflect and shine

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