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reflect
[ri-flekt]
verb (used with object)
to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface.
The mirror reflected the light onto the wall.
to give back or show an image of; mirror.
(of an act or its result) to serve to cast or bring (credit, discredit, etc.) on its performer.
to reproduce; show.
followers reflecting the views of the leader.
Synonyms: manifestto throw or cast back; cause to return or rebound.
Her bitterness reflects gloom on all her family.
verb (used without object)
to be turned or cast back, as light.
to cast back light, heat, etc.
to be reflected or mirrored.
to give back or show an image.
to think, ponder, or meditate.
to reflect on one's virtues and faults.
to serve or tend to bring reproach or discredit by association.
His crimes reflected on the whole community.
to serve to give a particular aspect or impression.
The test reflects well on your abilities.
reflect
/ rɪˈflɛkt /
verb
to undergo or cause to undergo a process in which light, other electromagnetic radiation, sound, particles, etc, are thrown back after impinging on a surface
(of a mirror, etc) to form an image of (something) by reflection
(tr) to show or express
his tactics reflect his desire for power
(tr) to bring as a consequence
the success of the project reflected great credit on all the staff
(intr; foll by on or upon) to cause to be regarded in a specified way
her behaviour reflects well on her
(intr; foll by on or upon) to cast dishonour, discredit, etc (on)
his conduct reflects on his parents
to think, meditate, or ponder
Other Word Forms
- reflectedly adverb
- reflectedness noun
- reflectibility noun
- reflectible adjective
- interreflect verb
- misreflect verb
- nonreflected adjective
- well-reflected adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of reflect1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Having the financial resources for choices like these reflects the independence that Housel calls “true rich.”
Having the financial resources for choices like these reflects the independence that Housel calls “true rich.”
We also ran education campaigns where students confronted their perception gaps and reflected on new ways to reach out to peers.
These are calligraphic designs designed to be interpreted multiple ways when rotated, reflected or otherwise reoriented.
It comes after the U.S. and Switzerland agreeing to a deal that lowers U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods, but this won’t be reflected in the data.
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