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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:
- 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.
Synonyms: ,
- 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.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , ,
- 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
/ ɪˈڱɛ /
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
- intrusually foll byon to think, meditate, or ponder
Other Word Forms
- ·ڱ·· adverb
- ·ڱ··Ա noun
- ·ڱ····ٲ [ri-flek-t, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], noun
- ·ڱ·· adjective
- ·ٱ··ڱ verb
- ··ڱ· verb
- ԴDz··ڱ· adjective
- ɱ-·ڱ· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of reflect1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., both of whom have demonstrated a knack for grabbing media attention and reflecting the Democratic base’s anger in their public pronouncements.
It reflects a deep, lifelong passion for cars.
Susan Meyers, the commander at the Space Force base there, sent an email to U.S. and allied service members at the base: Vance’s remarks do not reflect the views of the U.S. military.
“Everything had burned, ever since that night at the Institut,” Bertie reflects as the flames lick at images of his happier self.
Mr Cox said the band needed to "deeply reflect" on whether they want to be associated with calls for violence.
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