reflect
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.
to throw or cast back; cause to return or rebound: Her bitterness reflects gloom on all her family.
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.
Origin of reflect
1synonym study For reflect
Other words for reflect
Other words from reflect
- re·flect·ed·ly, adverb
- re·flect·ed·ness, noun
- re·flect·i·bil·i·ty [ri-flek-tuh-bil-i-tee], /rɪˌflɛk təˈbɪl ɪ ti/, noun
- re·flect·i·ble, adjective
- in·ter·re·flect, verb
- mis·re·flect·, verb
- non·re·flect·ed, adjective
- well-re·flect·ed, adjective
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How to use reflect in a sentence
“It was pretty crazy how it all came about,” he said this week, reflecting on his rapid rise.
Matthew Hoppe was a little-known American soccer player — until he reached the Bundesliga | Steven Goff | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostTiffany Shackelford had a unique, fun style that her friends and family members said reflected her bright personality, sense of humor and love of helping others to connect.
Tiffany Shackelford, 46, was known as a unique, fun ‘force’ to friends, family | Dana Hedgpeth | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostIf my personality profile reflected the traits most specific to people who are successful in the role, I’d advance to the next hiring stage.
Auditors are testing hiring algorithms for bias, but there’s no easy fix | Amy Nordrum | February 11, 2021 | MIT Technology Review“The time is right to reimagine our entire game day experience, to reinvent it in a way that reflects our modern identity and aligns with what today’s fan seeks,” team president Jason Wright said in a news release.
Former cheerleaders settle with Washington Football Team as program’s future is in doubt | Beth Reinhard | February 10, 2021 | Washington PostThis means the agency may be logging debts from companies that no longer exist or have accounts on their books that do not accurately reflect the amount due.
Utility Companies Owe Millions to This State Regulatory Agency. The Problem? The Agency Can’t Track What It’s Owed. | by Scott Morris, Bay City News Foundation | February 10, 2021 | ProPublica
They just reflect the range of breeds that were used to create the Heck cattle in the first instance.
But it is not only small airlines that reflect the laxity of the system.
This does not reflect lack of interest in a better environment.
In many ways these attitudes reflect the increasingly urban-centric focus of the party.
Note: This piece was updated to reflect that Mrs. Landingham died while Aaron Sorkin was still writing The West Wing.
'The Newsroom' Ended As It Began: Weird, Controversial, and Noble | Kevin Fallon | December 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe was too drowsy to hold the thought more than a moment in his mind, much less to reflect upon it.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodIt goes far to reconciling me to being a woman when I reflect that I am thus in no danger of ever marrying one.
Pearls of Thought | Maturin M. BallouAnd as bronze reflects the light, her mentality seemed to reflect all the cold lights in her nature.
Bella Donna | Robert HichensGwynne made a wry face as he sat down before the dressing-table that he might reflect his visage while he brushed his hair.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonThis accident led his parents to reflect upon the childs incurable tendency and consider the question of his musical education.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste Tchaikovsky
British Dictionary definitions for reflect
/ (rɪˈflɛkt) /
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
(intr usually foll by on) to think, meditate, or ponder
Origin of reflect
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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