Reflect
Shine
Shine verb - Be bright by reflecting or casting light.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Normally, happy people's eyes shine and reflect their environment.
Source: Dull Eyes of Unhappiness - The reason is that to shine is to reflect a lot of light, so in a setting where Light Is Good (or at least seems to be), to shine is an indication of goodness.
Source: Shining Goodness -
In Homestuck, there is a point-and-click Flash where Jane has to solve one by rotating a set of lanterns to reflect light off the mirrors on ancient obelisks to shine light into several deep pits.
Source: Light and Mirrors Puzzle
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