Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reflect
verb
/rɪˈflɛkt/
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Definition
To throw back light or heat; to give back an image or likeness.
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Examples
- She stood in front of the mirror to reflect on her appearance.
- The lake reflected the beautiful sunset.
- He took a moment to reflect on his choices before making a decision.
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Meaning
To reflect means to bounce back an image or sound. It can also refer to thinking carefully about something.
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Synonyms
- mirror
- ponder
- consider
- echo