Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reflect

verb
/rɪˈflɛkt/
Definition
To throw back light or heat; to give back an image or likeness.
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.
Meaning
To reflect means to bounce back an image or sound. It can also refer to thinking carefully about something.
Synonyms
  • mirror
  • ponder
  • consider
  • echo