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reflect
verb
reflect deeply on a subject
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Pronunciation
ɹɪˈflɛkt
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verb
reflect deeply on a subject
“I mulled over the events of the afternoon”
verb
give evidence of the quality of
“The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student”
verb
give evidence of a certain behavior
“His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him”
verb
to throw or bend back (from a surface)
“Sound is reflected well in this auditorium”
verb
show an image of
“her sunglasses reflected his image”
verb
manifest or bring back
“This action reflects his true beliefs”
verb
be bright by reflecting or casting light
“Drive carefully — the wet road reflects”
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Example Sentences
I mulled over the events of the afternoon
philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student
His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him
Sound is reflected well in this auditorium
her sunglasses reflected his image
This action reflects his true beliefs
Drive carefully — the wet road reflects
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