shine vs resplend

shine is a noun but resplend is not a noun.

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

As verbs, resplend is a hyponym of shine; that is, resplend is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shine:

Other hyponyms of shine include glare, opalesce, luminesce, coruscate, scintillate, sparkle.

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

shine (verb)	resplend (verb)
make (a surface) shine	be resplendent or radiant; to shine brightly
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)