reflect
Use Reflect in a sentence
verb (used with object)
1.
to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface: The mirror reflected the light onto the wall.
2.
to give back or show an image of; mirror.
3.
(of an act or its result) to serve to cast or bring (credit, discredit, etc.) on its performer.
4.
to reproduce; show: followers reflecting the views of the leader.
5.
to throw or cast back; cause to return or rebound: Her bitterness reflects gloom on all her family.
verb (used without object)
6.
to be turned or cast back, as light.
7.
to cast back light, heat, etc.
8.
to be reflected or mirrored.
9.
to give back or show an image.
10.
to think, ponder, or meditate: to reflect on one's virtues and faults.
11.
to serve or tend to bring reproach or discredit by association: His crimes reflected on the whole community.
12.
to serve to give a particular aspect or impression: The test reflects well on your abilities.
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Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English reflecten < Latin reflectere to bend back, equivalent to re- re- + flectere to bend
1350–1400; Middle English reflecten < Latin reflectere to bend back, equivalent to re- re- + flectere to bend
Related forms
re·flect·ed·ly, adverb
re·flect·ed·ness, noun
re·flect·i·bil·i·ty, noun
re·flect·i·ble, adjective
re·flect·ing·ly, adverb
in·ter·re·flect, verb
mis·re·flect, verb
non·re·flect·ed, adjective
non·re·flect·ing, adjective
well-re·flect·ed, adjective
Synonyms
4. manifest. 6. rebound. 10. ruminate, deliberate, muse, consider, cogitate, contemplate. See study1.
4. manifest. 6. rebound. 10. ruminate, deliberate, muse, consider, cogitate, contemplate. See study1.
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World English Dictionary
reflect (rɪˈflɛkt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb (usually foll by on) | |
| 1. | 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 |
| 2. | (of a mirror, etc) to form an image of (something) by reflection |
| 3. | (tr) to show or express: his tactics reflect his desire for power |
| 4. | (tr) to bring as a consequence: the success of the project reflected great credit on all the staff |
| 5. | (intr |
| 6. | (intr |
| 7. | to think, meditate, or ponder |
| [C15: from Latin reflectere to bend back, from | |
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Word Origin & History
reflect
early 15c., "to divert, to turn aside, deflect," from O.Fr. reflecter (14c.), from L. reflectere (see reflection). Of mirrors or polished surfaces, to shine back light rays or images, 1520s; meaning "to turn one's thoughts back on" is c.1600.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
reflect re·flect (rĭ-flěkt')
v. re·flect·ed, re·flect·ing, re·flects
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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Example sentences
But the day can also be a meaningful time to reflect on blessings and celebrate holiday traditions.
And the newspapers reflect contrasting political perspectives.
But you'd never know that from the continued drumbeat about how markets reflect economies.
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