II. intr., reflect light, shine, X.Cyn.5.18; “πρὸς τὴν σελήνην” Plu.Arat.21; of the rainbow, Anaxag. 19.
2. shine opposite to or in the face of, “ὁ ἥλιος ἀ. τινί” Plu.Mar. 26,etc., cf. Arr.Tact.27.4: metaph., dazzle, “τῷ ἀκροάτῃ λέξις ἀ.” Plu. 2.41c.
III. vie in brilliance with, “τινί” Philostr.Ep.32.