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reflect

/ɹɪˈflɛkt/verb2 syllables

Reflect means: reflect deeply on a subject.

Synonyms for reflect13

verb, as in reflect deeply on a subject

chew over, think over, meditate, ponder, excogitate, contemplate, muse, mull, mull over, ruminate, speculate

verb, as in to throw or bend back (from a surface)

reverberate

verb, as in be bright by reflecting or casting light

What does reflect mean?7

verb

1

reflect deeply on a subject“I mulled over the events of the afternoon”

2

to throw or bend back (from a surface)“Sound is reflected well in this auditorium”

3

be bright by reflecting or casting light“Drive carefully — the wet road reflects”

4

manifest or bring back“This action reflects his true beliefs”

5

show an image of“her sunglasses reflected his image”

6

give evidence of a certain behavior“His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him”

7

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

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All 36 rhymes for reflect, grouped by syllable

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

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Forms of reflect

as a verb

past tense
reflected
present participle
reflecting
third-person singular
reflects
past participle
reflected