Reflect

Quick meaning: Reflect is a verb meaning (transitive) To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

Meaning

(transitive) To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

More Meanings

1. (intransitive) To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.
2. (transitive) To mirror, or show the image of something.
3. (intransitive) To be mirrored.
4. (transitive) To agree with; to closely follow.
5. (transitive) To give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.
6. (intransitive) To think seriously; to ponder or consider.

Example Sentences

A mirror reflects the light that shines on it.

The moonlight reflected from the surface of water.

The teacher's ability reflects well on the school.

The team's victory reflects the Captain's abilities.

Word Forms

• reflects
• reflecting
• reflected

Synonyms for reflect

Depending on context, synonyms include ruminate, contemplate, speculate, mull, shine, meditate.

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