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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 yvlog 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
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of reflect1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“It’s something I’ve tried to do in my work, and this movie is the one that reflects that contrast the most.”
Separately, Mr Hampshire also reflected on his worries about people trying to ingratiate themselves with Andrew "in order to make excessive money out the Duke or their association with him".
The shells serve a dual purpose — one that is functional, as they decompose to improve the soil quality, and another formal, reflecting moonlight in the evening.
For all the hype about being there for fans and reflecting L.A. at all times, the Dodgers have historically cared only about one thing: the Dodgers.
The composer reflected on his time on the series, including bringing the original Season 1 theme to White, who originally had another sound in mind.
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