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re·flect

reflect

 
 
pronunciation:
rih flekt
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part of speech: verb
inflections: reflects, reflecting, reflected
definition 1: to throw back (light, heat, sound, or the like) from a surface.
Insulation reflects heat back into a building.The surface of the water reflected the sunlight.
 
similar words:
cast, echo, mirror, resound, return
definition 2: to throw back an image of; mirror.
The ocean reflected the setting sun.The lake reflected the mountains.
 
synonyms:
mirror
similar words:
cast
definition 3: to show; express.
These grades reflect your hard work.
synonyms:
demonstrate, display, register, show
similar words:
exhibit, expose, reveal
definition 4: to give a particular view of a person's ability or character (usually followed by "on").
Her rude comments will reflect badly on her.
similar words:
consider, damage, diminish, enhance, favor, impair, improve
definition 5: to think about; ponder.
He reflected on the problem.
synonyms:
meditate, ponder
similar words:
chew over, consider, think
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derivations: reflectingly (adv.), reflectibility (n.)
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