reflect

//rɪˈflɛkt//
B2Frequency Level 5Neutral
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Verb

reflectInfinitive
reflectPresent tense
reflectedPast tense
reflectedPast participle
reflectingPresent participle
reflectsThird-person singular
1

to throw back light, heat, or sound from a surface

The mirror reflects light.

2

to show an image of something on a shiny surface like a mirror or water

The mountains were reflected in the calm lake.

3

to think deeply or carefully about something

She took time to reflect on her decision before accepting the job offer.

4

to show or express something; to be a sign of something

The statistics reflect a change in people's spending habits.

5

to bring credit or discredit to someone or something

Your behavior reflects badly on the whole team.