Meaning of reflect in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

verb

• To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

  Example: A mirror reflects the light that shines on it.

• To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.

  Example: The moonlight reflected from the surface of water.

• To mirror, or show the image of something.

  Example: The shop window reflected his image as he walked past.

• To be mirrored.

  Example: His image reflected from the shop window as he walked past.

• To agree with; to closely follow.

  Example: Entries in English dictionaries aim to reflect common usage.

• To give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.

  Example: The teacher's ability reflects well on the school.

• To think seriously; to ponder or consider.

  Example: People do that sort of thing every day, without ever stopping to reflect on the consequences.