reflect
/ɹɪˈflɛkt/verb2 syllables
Reflect means: reflect deeply on a subject.
Synonyms for reflect13
verb, as in reflect deeply on a subject
verb, as in to throw or bend back (from a surface)
verb, as in be bright by reflecting or casting light
What does reflect mean?7
verb
reflect deeply on a subject“I mulled over the events of the afternoon”
to throw or bend back (from a surface)“Sound is reflected well in this auditorium”
be bright by reflecting or casting light“Drive carefully — the wet road reflects”
manifest or bring back“This action reflects his true beliefs”
show an image of“her sunglasses reflected his image”
give evidence of a certain behavior“His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him”
give evidence of the quality of“The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with reflect?36
two syllables
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Reflect in a sentence
- Elections can be manipulated, leading to outcomes that don't reflect public opinion.Nuel
- I reflect on the beauty that surrounds us, even in the mundane.Igider
- While the mirror reflects without speaking, he, on the contrary, speaks without reflecting.carlosalberto
- Her face reflects disgust and sadness, rather than anger.ulyssemc1
- The pool is filthy, and it reflects poorly on both of us.Amastan
- Language reflects the history, customs, and soul of the people that speak it.3040403
- Her most recent art reflects her love of birds, especially those that are endangered.Hybrid
- Every person is unique, as their use of language reflects.DJ_Saidez
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of reflect
as a verb
- past tense
- reflected
- present participle
- reflecting
- third-person singular
- reflects
- past participle
- reflected