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shine vs fancify

fancify vs shine

shine is a noun but fancify is not a noun.

shine and fancify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shine Yes No Yes No
fancify No No Yes No
As verbs, fancify is a hypernym of shine; that is, fancify is a word with a broader meaning than shine:
  • shine: make (a surface) shine
  • fancify: make more beautiful
Other hypernyms of shine include beautify, embellish, prettify.
shine (noun) fancify (noun)
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
shine (verb) fancify (verb)
make (a surface) shine make more beautiful
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
be shiny, as if wet
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
be distinguished or eminent
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 shine and fancify

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