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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
Each stage reflects a different way the brain supports thinking, learning, and behavior as we grow, mature, and eventually experience age-related decline.
This similarity suggests that the mechanisms observed in mice accurately reflect those in humans.
It added the decision reflected lower anticipated production and investment in the UK sector.
That reflects the benefits of stronger growth and Resources acting as a hedge against higher inflation.
She is still haunted, she said, by the instant before she left when she saw her own terror reflected in her neighbor’s eyes, and wondered if they would ever see each other again.
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