reflect
verb (used with object)
to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface.
reflects
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present tense formof reflect (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Silver’s sharper price decline than gold reflects its “greater volatility, exposure to industrial demand, and the unwinding of earlier speculative enthusiasm,” said Ryan McIntyre, president of Sprott.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 17, 2026
The S&P 500’s strong overall performance reflects its heavy weighting at the top.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Puerto’s essay also reflects the complexity of an experience like hers.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
The name reflects the offensive's four stages, or seasons - like the Italian composer's violin concerto.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
I guess it’s technically a pond, but it’s got swans and geese and it reflects the blue sky and the big puffs of white clouds.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
