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reflect on

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1

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.

2

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]

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Words related to reflect on

reevaluate, reconsider, reexamine, analyze, revise, reassess, vilify, disgrace, smear, ruin, defame, slander, degrade, disprove, destroy, disparage, sully, debase, discredit, defile

Words nearby reflect on

refl., reflag, reflate, reflation, reflect, reflect on, reflectance, reflected plan, reflecting telescope, reflection, reflection coefficient
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