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131shine — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. glow, gleam, scintillate; excel; polish, wax, burnish. See light, repute. take a shine to II (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To give forth light] Syn. radiate, beam, scintillate, glitter, sparkle, twinkle,… …
132cheer up — (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To make cheerful] Syn. gladden, comfort, enliven, inspirit; see comfort , encourage 2 , gladden . 2. [To become cheerful] Syn. improve in outlook, improve in spirits, improve in mood, perk up, take heart, brighten, brighten up …
