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reflect on

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

Nearby words

  1. reflag,
  2. reflate,
  3. reflation,
  4. reflationary,
  5. reflect,
  6. reflectance,
  7. reflected plan,
  8. reflecting telescope,
  9. reflection,
  10. reflection coefficient
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