SHINE UP Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the phrase shine up. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the phrase shine up. (close relations)

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Definition of SHINE UP


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	brighten				verb, adverbv, adv
	verb • make more cheerful through the use of color • become clear
	buff				verb, adjectivev, adj
	noun • an ardent follower and admirer • a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen • bare skin • a medium to dark tan color • an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) adjective satellite • of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather verb • strike, beat repeatedly • polish and make shiny
	burnish				verbv
	noun • the property of being smooth and shiny verb • polish and make shiny
	gleam				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an appearance of reflected light • a flash of light (especially reflected light) verb • be shiny, as if wet • shine brightly, like a star or a light • to shine with faint or brief light
	glimmer				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a flash of light (especially reflected light) • a slight suggestion or vague understanding verb • shine brightly, like a star or a light
	glisten				verbv
	noun • the quality of shining with a bright reflected light verb • be shiny, as if wet
	polish				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	adjective • of or relating to Poland or its people or culture noun • the property of being smooth and shiny • the Slavic language of Poland • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • a preparation used in polishing verb • make (a surface) shine • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
	cotton up
	verb • ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior
	cozy up				verbv
	verb • ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior
	play up				verbv
	verb • move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent • ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior
	sidle up				verbv
	verb • ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior
	suck up				verb, nounv, n
	verb • take in, also metaphorically • ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior • try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

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