Reflect

/rɪˈflɛkt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An image or representation produced by reflection.

The lake's surface showed a clear reflect of the sky.

verb

To throw back light or heat; to return a beam or wave.

The mirror reflects the sunlight into the room.

To think carefully and consider something deeply.

She took a moment to reflect on her accomplishments.

To show or express something, often indirectly.

His work reflects his commitment to quality.

To mimic or imitate; to reproduce an image.

The calm lake reflected the mountains perfectly.

From Latin 'reflectere', meaning 'to bend back'.

reflect on

To think carefully about something.

reflect poorly

To indicate negatively or unfavorably.

reflect back

To send an image or sound back.

reflection

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

reflex

An automatic response to a stimulus.

reflective

Related to or characterized by deep thought.

To think about something seriously.

I need to reflect on that before I make a decision.

To show or demonstrate a certain quality.

His style of dress reflects his personality.