reflect on
Idioms-
Consider or think carefully about, as in She reflected on her country's role in history . [c. 1600] A closely related phrase is on due reflection , meaning “after careful consideration.” For example, On due reflection I decided to vote for the incumbent .
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reflect on one . Give evidence of one's qualities, as in The hasty preparation of this report will reflect on you . [Second half of 1600s]
Example Sentences
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"That resulted in us writing to the chief executive and echoing those concerns and inviting them to reflect on the club's values."
From BBC
Capital Law, which represents the club, said it would take some time to reflect on the verdict.
From BBC
"Today, we won't reflect on the loss of a coward," said the Police Association of Victoria.
From Barron's
"When we reflect on the game and what we've done in this campaign overall, to be here at the play-off stage, play the way we played in the group, we have a lot more things to be positive about."
From BBC
This is where you can dip your boots in the water for the final time and reflect on memories of a life well walked.
From BBC
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