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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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   REFLECT definition: 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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   1. : to block and redirect (light, sound, etc.) A mirror reflects light. 2. : to give back or exhibit (something or someone) as an image, likeness, or outline : mirror. The clouds were reflected in the water. 3. : to cause (something, such as honor or credit) to be attributed or associated—used with on or upon.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

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   Reflecting can mean seeing something original in another form or image. Definitions of reflect. verb. throw or bend back (from a surface) “Sound is reflected well in this auditorium”. synonyms: reverberate. reverberate. be reflected as heat, sound, or light or shock waves. see more.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › reflectREFLECT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

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

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   Definition of reflect verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryREFLECT definition in American English - Collins Online...

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    (rɪflɛkt) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense reflects, present participle reflecting, past tense, past participle reflected. 1.transitive verb. If something reflects an attitude or situation, it shows that the attitude or situation exists or it shows what it is like.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › reflectReflect Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Reflect definition: To throw or bend back (light or sound, for example) from a surface.