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reflect

[ ri-flekt ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface:

    The mirror reflected the light onto the wall.

  2. to give back or show an image of; mirror.
  3. (of an act or its result) to serve to cast or bring (credit, discredit, etc.) on its performer.
  4. to reproduce; show:

    followers reflecting the views of the leader.

    Synonyms:

  5. to throw or cast back; cause to return or rebound:

    Her bitterness reflects gloom on all her family.



verb (used without object)

  1. to be turned or cast back, as light.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. to cast back light, heat, etc.
  3. to be reflected or mirrored.
  4. to give back or show an image.
  5. to think, ponder, or meditate:

    to reflect on one's virtues and faults.

    Synonyms: , , , , , , , ,

  6. to serve or tend to bring reproach or discredit by association:

    His crimes reflected on the whole community.

  7. to serve to give a particular aspect or impression:

    The test reflects well on your abilities.

reflect

/ ɪˈڱɛ /

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. tr to show or express

    his tactics reflect his desire for power

  4. tr to bring as a consequence

    the success of the project reflected great credit on all the staff

  5. intr; foll by on or upon to cause to be regarded in a specified way

    her behaviour reflects well on her

  6. intr; foll by on or upon to cast dishonour, discredit, etc (on)

    his conduct reflects on his parents

  7. intrusually foll byon to think, meditate, or ponder
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of reflect1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English reflecten, from Latin reflectere “to bend back,” equivalent to re- re- + flectere “to bend”
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of reflect1

C15: from Latin reflectere to bend back, from re- + flectere to bend; see flex
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Synonym Study

See study.
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Example Sentences

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“It’s something I’ve tried to do in my work, and this movie is the one that reflects that contrast the most.”

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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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