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- pronunciation:
- rih
flekt
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
reflects, reflecting, reflected |
definition 1: |
to throw back (light, heat, sound, or the like), as from a surface.
The surface of the water reflected the bright sunlight.
- similar words:
- cast, echo, mirror, resonate, resound, return, reverberate
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definition 2: |
of a mirror or mirrorlike surface, to cast back (an image).
The ocean reflected the setting sun.The mirror reflected his wrinkled and worn-out face.
- synonyms:
- mirror
- similar words:
- cast, image
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definition 3: |
to show forth; make apparent.
His acts reflected his anxious state of mind.Your research paper reflects hard work and careful thought.- synonyms:
- demonstrate, display, express, register, show
- similar words:
- exhibit, expose, manifest, reveal
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related words: |
mirror, obey, pattern |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition 1: |
to be returned back as heat or light.
The light reflects beautifully off the surface of the lake.- similar words:
- rebound
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definition 2: |
to throw back an image.
A mirror reflects.- similar words:
- shine
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definition 3: |
to ponder or think about (often fol. by "on").
She needed time to reflect before making such an important decision.He reflected on the problem for quite some time.- synonyms:
- contemplate, meditate, mull, ponder, ruminate
- similar words:
- chew over, cogitate, consider, study, think
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definition 4: |
to show forth a particular aspect, as of a person's capability or character (usu. fol. by "on").
The results reflect badly on her.- similar words:
- consider, damage, diminish, discredit, enhance, favor, impair, improve, undermine
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related words: |
brood, deliberate, echo, meditate, speculate, wonder |
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derivations: |
reflectingly (adv.), reflectibility (n.) |
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