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Reflect

rɪˈflɛkt

Reflect definitions

verb

Inflections:

reflect reflected reflecting reflects

(of a mirror or shiny surface) show an image of

"he could see himself reflected in Keith's mirrored glasses"

Synonyms:
send back throw back cast back give back bounce back shine back return mirror
- (of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it
  
  "when the sun's rays hit the Earth a lot of the heat is reflected back into space"
embody or represent (something) in a faithful or appropriate way

"schools should reflect cultural differences"

Synonyms:
indicate show display demonstrate be evidence of register reveal betray evince disclose exhibit manifest
think deeply or carefully about

"he reflected with sadness on the unhappiness of his marriage"

Synonyms:
think about give thought to consider give consideration to review mull over contemplate study cogitate about/on meditate on muse on deliberate about/on ruminate about/on/over dwell on brood on/over agonize over worry about chew over puzzle over speculate about weigh up revolve turn over in one's mind be in a brown study
- make disparaging remarks about
  
  "the clergy were strictly charged not to reflect on the Catholic religion in their discourses"
(of an action or situation) bring credit or discredit to the relevant parties

"the incident reflects badly on the operating practices of the airlines"