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| re·flect [ ri flékt ] (past and past participle re·flect·ed, present participle re·flect·ing, 3rd person present singular re·flects) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb send something back: to redirect something that strikes a surface, especially light, sound, or heat, usually back toward its point of origin
  The Moon reflects light from the Sun toward the Earth.
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2. transitive and intransitive verb show mirror image of somebody or something: to show a reverse image of somebody or something on a mirror or other reflective surface
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3. transitive verb show something: to express or be an indicator of something
The election results reflect discontent among voters.
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4. intransitive verb think seriously: to think seriously, carefully, and relatively calmly
The retreat will give us time to reflect.
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5. transitive verb say something to self thoughtfully: to have a relatively complex thought that may or may not be voiced
reflected that withdrawal might be the safest option
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6. transitive and intransitive verb bring credit or discredit: to bring credit, discredit, or another judgment on somebody or something
an action that reflects badly on the school
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| [14th century. Via French< Latin reflectere "bend back" < flectere "to bend"] |
