reflect

verb

re·flect ri-ˈflekt How to pronounce reflect (audio)

reflected; reflecting; reflects

transitive verb

: to prevent passage of and cause to change direction

a mirror reflects light

: to give back or exhibit as an image, likeness, or outline : mirror

the clouds were reflected in the water

: to bring or cast as a result

his attitude reflects little credit on his judgment

: to make manifest or apparent : show

the painting reflects his artistic vision

the pulse reflects the condition of the heart

: realize, consider

: to bend or fold back

archaic : to turn into or away from a course : deflect

intransitive verb

: to throw back light or sound

: to think quietly and calmly

: to express a thought or opinion resulting from reflection

: to tend to bring reproach or discredit

an investigation that reflects on all the members of the department

: to bring about a specified appearance or characterization

an act which reflects well on her

: to have a bearing or influence

Example Sentences

The old church is reflected in the glass exterior of the skyscraper. Her book clearly reflects her beliefs. Where you learned a language is reflected in your accent.

Recent Examples on the Web Show continues 121 prints by 31 contemporary Czech printmakers who use their art as a voice to reflect on social and cultural reality.

Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2022 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was one of the first world leaders to reflect on the queen's death.

Mike Memoli, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 The host makes a point to tell each artist how much their work means to him and the moviegoing public at large, which encourages the guests to thoughtfully reflect on the legacy of their efforts.

Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 During that period, Lukich was separated from his family for four months, a painful time that made the director reflect on his own upbringing.

Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 And his death will not be treated as an opportunity to reflect on the weaknesses of the Soviet system, or the glow of Democracy.

Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 5 Sep. 2022 The Clueless actress took a moment to reflect on TikTok Wednesday (Aug. 31) about his tragic passing.

Heran Mamo, Billboard, 1 Sep. 2022 At Poetsema's home base in Roosendaal, Netherlands, commandos hosted a moment of silence and an quiet area was established for people to reflect on the loss, according to a news release from the country's department of defense.

The Indianapolis Star, 31 Aug. 2022 Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate Vanessa Beasley paused to reflect on the road that led to her new top-floor office — with its picture-perfect San Antonio skyline view — in Trinity University’s Northrup Hall.

Danya Perez, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

reflect

verb

re·flect ri-ˈflekt How to pronounce reflect (audio)

reflected; reflecting

: to bend or throw back (waves of light, sound, or heat)

A polished surface reflects light.

: to give back an image or likeness of in the manner of a mirror

The clouds were reflected in the water.

: to make known

The book reflects her beliefs.

: to cause to be thought of in a specified way or in a bad way

Your poor behavior reflects on the whole class.

: to think seriously and carefully about

I reflected on the problem.

单词	reflects
释义	reflect verb re·flect ri-ˈflekt reflected; reflecting; reflects transitive verb 1 : to prevent passage of and cause to change direction a mirror reflects light 2 : to give back or exhibit as an image, likeness, or outline : mirror the clouds were reflected in the water 3 : to bring or cast as a result his attitude reflects little credit on his judgment 4 : to make manifest or apparent : show the painting reflects his artistic vision the pulse reflects the condition of the heart 5 : realize, consider 6 : to bend or fold back 7 archaic : to turn into or away from a course : deflect intransitive verb 1 : to throw back light or sound 2 a : to think quietly and calmly b : to express a thought or opinion resulting from reflection 3 a : to tend to bring reproach or discredit an investigation that reflects on all the members of the department b : to bring about a specified appearance or characterization an act which reflects well on her c : to have a bearing or influence Synonyms image mirror See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The old church is reflected in the glass exterior of the skyscraper. Her book clearly reflects her beliefs. Where you learned a language is reflected in your accent. Recent Examples on the Web Show continues 121 prints by 31 contemporary Czech printmakers who use their art as a voice to reflect on social and cultural reality. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2022 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was one of the first world leaders to reflect on the queen's death. Mike Memoli, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 The host makes a point to tell each artist how much their work means to him and the moviegoing public at large, which encourages the guests to thoughtfully reflect on the legacy of their efforts. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 During that period, Lukich was separated from his family for four months, a painful time that made the director reflect on his own upbringing. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 And his death will not be treated as an opportunity to reflect on the weaknesses of the Soviet system, or the glow of Democracy. Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 5 Sep. 2022 The Clueless actress took a moment to reflect on TikTok Wednesday (Aug. 31) about his tragic passing. Heran Mamo, Billboard, 1 Sep. 2022 At Poetsema's home base in Roosendaal, Netherlands, commandos hosted a moment of silence and an quiet area was established for people to reflect on the loss, according to a news release from the country's department of defense. The Indianapolis Star, 31 Aug. 2022 Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate Vanessa Beasley paused to reflect on the road that led to her new top-floor office — with its picture-perfect San Antonio skyline view — in Trinity University’s Northrup Hall. Danya Perez, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin reflectere to bend back, from re- + flectere to bend First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 7 Phrases Containing reflect reflect credit on reflect credit on Kids Definition reflect verb re·flect ri-ˈflekt reflected; reflecting 1 : to bend or throw back (waves of light, sound, or heat) A polished surface reflects light. 2 : to give back an image or likeness of in the manner of a mirror The clouds were reflected in the water. 3 : to make known The book reflects her beliefs. 4 : to cause to be thought of in a specified way or in a bad way Your poor behavior reflects on the whole class. 5 : to think seriously and carefully about I reflected on the problem. Medical Definition reflect transitive verb re·flect ri-ˈflekt 1 : to bend or fold back : impart a backward curve, bend, or fold to 2 : to push or lay aside (as tissue or an organ) during surgery in order to gain access to the part to be operated on the pleura were reflected and later closed over the stump intransitive verb : to throw back light or sound : return rays, beams, or waves reflects verb present tense third-person singular of reflect 1 as in mirrors to reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would her face was reflected in the waters of the still pond Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance mirrors reproduces imitates replicates images repeats copies clones reduplicates duplicates 2 as in remarks to make a statement of one's opinion reflected on the huge influence that the electronic media have on our national elections Synonyms & Similar Words remarks comments opines notes observes says editorializes commentates speaks weighs in allows expresses states articulates speculates verbalizes tells surmises vocalizes utters talks supposes guesses conjectures daresays
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