reflect

[ ri-flekt ]

/ rɪˈflɛkt /

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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.

to 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.

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Origin of reflect

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English reflecten, from Latin reflectere “to bend back,” equivalent to re-re- + flectere “to bend”

SYNONYMS FOR reflect

4 manifest.

6 rebound.

10 ruminate, deliberate, muse, consider, cogitate, contemplate.

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synonym study for reflect

10. See study.

OTHER WORDS FROM reflect

re·flect·ed·ly, adverbre·flect·ed·ness, nounre·flect·i·bil·i·ty, nounre·flect·i·ble, adjective

re·flect·ing·ly, adverbin·ter·re·flect, verbmis·re·flect, verbnon·re·flect·ed, adjectivenon·re·flect·ing, adjectivewell-re·flect·ed, adjective

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Example sentences from the Web for reflect

As the interview wound down, Bentivolio reflected on what may have motivated him to dress as Santa.
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This mindset was reflected to the wider society through popular literature.
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The ambivalence is reflected in U.S. policy, which often has served to complicate aid delivery in conflict zones.
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Wales next tried an idea that reflected his childhood love of the World Book: an online encyclopedia.
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The treasures found within the capsule were mostly records that reflected those immediately involved with its planning.
New York’s Century-Old Time Capsule Is a Dud|Justin Jones|October 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The glare of the torches was reflected on the barrels, casting evil gleams.
The Companions of Jehu|Alexandre Dumas, pre
He reflected in silence for a moment, and Denise made, in her turn, a hasty movement of impatience.
The Isle of Unrest|Henry Seton Merriman
In the morning, he saw the ibises motionless on one leg at the edge of the water, which reflected their pale pink necks.
Thais|Anatole France
She peeped into the salon, drew back, reflected a moment, and entered.
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The beautiful colors so much admired are deposited by the reflected mantle and their variety is almost endless.
Birds and Nature, Vol. 12 No. 2 [July 1902]|Various

British Dictionary definitions for reflect

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 expresshis tactics reflect his desire for power

(tr) to bring as a consequencethe 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 wayher 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

Word Origin for reflect

C15: from Latin reflectere to bend back, from re- + flectere to bend; see flex

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Medical definitions for reflect

reflect

[ rĭ-flĕkt′ ]

v.

To bend back.

To throw or bend back light, heat, or sound from a surface.

To think seriously.

To send back a motor impulse in response to a sensory stimulus.

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