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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That pattern suggests the original gaps may have reflected differences between the types of people who used GLP-1 drugs and those who did not, rather than effects caused by the medications themselves.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
The unanimity reflected a shift in how officials see inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
In the cover story, the 2026 Oscar nominee reflected on her childhood in Manchester, being pregnant during awards season and her commitment to maintaining a joyful workplace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Asked about the show being relatively smaller and unknown to some audiences, the cast and creators reflected backstage with gratitude for the grassroots efforts to promote the show through word-of-mouth early on.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
His leather boots were shined and reflected the torchlight from the riders near him.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
