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   reflect

   /rɪˈflɛkt/

   verb

   • 1. (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" Similar send backthrow backcast backgive backbounce backshine backreturnmirrorOpposite absorb
   • ▪ (of a mirror or shiny surface) show an image of: "he could see himself reflected in Keith's mirrored glasses" Similar send backthrow backcast backgive backbounce backshine backreturnmirrorOpposite absorb
   • ▪ embody or represent (something) in a faithful or appropriate way: "schools should reflect cultural differences" Similar indicateshowdisplaydemonstratebe evidence ofregisterrevealbetrayevincediscloseexhibitmanifestexpressbespeakcommunicatebear outattestproveevidenceresult from
   • 2. think deeply or carefully about: "he reflected with sadness on the unhappiness of his marriage" Similar think aboutgive thought toconsidergive consideration toreviewmull overcontemplatestudycogitate about/onmeditate onmuse ondeliberate about/onruminate about/on/overdwell onbrood on/overagonize overworry aboutchew overpuzzle overspeculate aboutweigh uprevolveturn over in one's mindbe in a brown studyinformal:put on one's thinking caparchaic:pore onrare:cerebrate
   • ▪ make disparaging remarks about: archaic "the clergy were strictly charged not to reflect on the Catholic religion in their discourses"
   • 3. (of an action or situation) bring credit or discredit to the relevant parties: "the incident reflects badly on the operating practices of the airlines"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French reflecter or Latin reflectere, from re- ‘back’ + flectere ‘to bend’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREFLECT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to think carefully, especially about possibilities and opinions: The manager demanded time to reflect (on what to do). [ + that ] She reflected that this was probably the last time she would see him. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Phrasal verb. reflect on someone/something.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › reflectReflect Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of REFLECT is to block and redirect (light, sound, etc.). How to use reflect in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Reflect.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREFLECT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   REFLECT meaning: 1. If a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does…. Learn more.

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   Reflect definition: to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface. See examples of REFLECT used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › reflectReflect - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something that reflects comes back to you. If you look in a mirror, you will see your reflected image. If you reflect on your past experiences, you look at them once again thoughtfully. Reflect also means to give evidence of the character or quality of something.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreflect verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   to make somebody/something appear to be good, bad, etc. to other people. This incident reflects badly on everyone involved. Definition of reflect verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREFLECT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   verb. 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.(transitive) to show or express. his tactics reflect his desire for power.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of reflect – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REFLECT definition: 1. to show or be a sign of something: 2. If a surface reflects heat, light, sound, etc, it sends…. Learn more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › reflectReflect - definition of reflect by The Free Dictionary

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    1. To be bent or thrown back: Her voice reflected off the canyon walls. See Synonyms at echo. 2. To give something back, as light or sound: a shiny surface that reflects well. 3. a. To give evidence of the characteristics or qualities of someone or something: That student's performance reflects well on the whole school. b.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › reflectreflect | meaning of reflect in Longman Dictionary of...

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    reflect meaning, definition, what is reflect: if a person or a thing is reflected in a...: Learn more.