Overshine

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To shine over or upon; to illumine. poetic

    "join our lights together, And overshine the earth"

  2. 2
    To excel in shining; to outshine. poetic

    "Tamora, queen of Goths, That, like the stately Phæbe 'mongst her nymphs, Dost overshine the gallant'st dames of Rome"

Synonyms

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brightenenlightenfloodlighthighlightilluminateirradiate

Example

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"join our lights together, And overshine the earth"

Etymology

From over- + shine.

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