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reflect

Dictionary definition · reflect

verb

  1. manifest or bring back"This action reflects his true beliefs"
  2. reflect deeply on a subject"I mulled over the events of the afternoon"
  3. to throw or bend back (from a surface)"Sound is reflected well in this auditorium"
  4. be bright by reflecting or casting light"Drive carefully — the wet road reflects"
  5. show an image of"her sunglasses reflected his image"
  6. give evidence of a certain behavior"His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him"
  7. give evidence of the quality of"The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).