reflect
(verb)
verb
1. manifest or bring back
- This action reflects his true beliefs
Definition categories: perception, designate, indicate, point, show
2. reflect deeply on a subject
Similar word(s): contemplate, excogitate, meditate, mull, muse, ponder, ruminate, speculate
Definition categories: cognition, cerebrate, cogitate, think
3. to throw or bend back (from a surface)
- Sound is reflected well in this auditorium
Similar word(s): reverberate
Definition categories: perception
4. be bright by reflecting or casting light
- Drive carefully--the wet road reflects
Similar word(s): shine
Definition categories: weather, emit
5. show an image of
- her sunglasses reflected his image
Definition categories: perception, show
6. give evidence of a certain behavior
- His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him
Definition categories: communication, attest, certify, demonstrate, evidence, manifest
7. give evidence of the quality of
- The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student
Definition categories: communication, attest, certify, demonstrate, evidence, manifest
Sentences with reflect as a verb:
- A mirror reflects the light that shines on it.
- The moonlight reflected from the surface of water.
- The shop window reflected his image as he walked past.
- His image reflected from the shop window as he walked past.
- Entries in English dictionaries aim to reflect common usage.
- The team's victory reflects the Captain's abilities.
- The teacher's ability reflects well on the school.
- People do that sort of thing every day, without ever stopping to reflect on the consequences.