Shining/Illuminating:
* Shine: The most basic and common verb for the sun's light.
* Glimmer: Suggests a soft, gentle light.
* Beam: A strong, bright light.
* Blaze: A very intense and powerful light.
* Radiate: Emitting light and warmth.
* Illuminate: To light up a space.
* Dapple: To create patches of light and shadow.
* Bathe: To cover something in light, like a warm bath.
Moving/Changing:
* Rise: To appear in the east.
* Set: To disappear in the west.
* Climb: To move across the sky.
* Sink: To descend below the horizon.
* Dip: To move partially below the horizon.
* Glitter: To shine brightly and sparkle.
Impact/Effect:
* Warm: To provide heat.
* Scorch: To burn intensely.
* Bake: To heat something intensely, often used for the ground.
* Tan: To darken skin.
* Wither: To cause something to dry and shrivel.
* Melt: To cause something to become liquid due to heat.
Other:
* Smile: A personification, implying the sun is happy.
* Watch: To observe something over time.
* Bless: To provide warmth and life-giving energy.
The best verb to use depends on the specific context and the feeling you want to convey.