reflect
verb (used with object)
to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface.
reflected
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past participleof reflect.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof reflect.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
reflectverb (used with object)to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface.
Example Sentences
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Moreover, while interest rates aren’t directly reflected in measured inflation, people nonetheless see them as costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
It told AFP that as more information became available, "Copilot reflected the updated context and identified the claim as fabricated."
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
We are witnessing a significant mood shift at Spurs, reflected inside this magnificent arena since the psychological barrier of the vital first league win was crossed against Coventry.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Consumer spending rose sharply in September, but it largely reflected households spending more on gas and transportation after an increase in energy costs.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
As the first light of morning trickled into the tower room, Violet reflected on all the awful things she and her siblings had experienced recently.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
