The meaning of Reflect

Reflect – definition

verb
(of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it.
Usage examples:
When the sun's rays hit the earth a lot of the heat is reflected back into space
Synonims:
Send back Throw back Cast back Give back Bounce back Shine back Return Mirror
verb
Think deeply or carefully about.
Usage examples:
He reflected with sadness on the unhappiness of his marriage
Synonims:
Think about Give thought to Consider Give consideration to Review Mull over Contemplate Study Cogitate about/on Meditate on Muse on Deliberate about/on Ruminate about/on/over Dwell on Brood o
verb
(of an action or situation) bring credit or discredit to the relevant parties.
Usage examples:
The incident reflects badly on the operating practices of the airlines
Synonims:
Discredit Do discredit to Be a discredit to Disgrace Shame Put in a bad light Damage Give a bad name to Bring into disrepute Detract from

verb
To send back light, heat, energy, or sound from a surface
Usage examples:
[ t ] light-colored clothing reflects the sun’s heat rather than absorbing it., [ i ] moonlight ref…

Reflect translation into English

Reflect: translate from English into Chinese

反映, 体现, 思考, 映, 辉映, 照, 鉴, 归咎, 意, 荧

Reflect: translate from English into Dutch

Reflecteren, Nadenken, Spiegelen, Terugkaatsen, Blaam werpen, Terugwerpen

Reflect: translate from English into French

Refléter, Réfléchir, Penser, Méditer, Renvoyer, Se refléter, Songer, Se réfléchir, Se dire

Reflect: translate from English into German

Reflektieren, Spiegeln, Widerspiegeln, Nachdenken, Abbilden, Bedenken, Zurückwerfen, Sinnen, Sich besinnen, Zurückstrahlen, Zurückfallen, Brechen, Zurückspiegeln

Reflect: translate from English into Hindi

प्रतिबिंबित होना, प्रतिबिंबित करना, चिंतन करना, विचारना, स्तूति करना, निन्दा करना, प्रतिबिंब डालना, दोष निकालना, प्रकट करना

Reflect: translate from English into Italian

Riflettere, Rispecchiare, Meditare, Ponderare

Reflect: translate from English into Korean

반영하다, 비추다, 투영하다, 생각하다, 중상하다, 비난하다, 잘 생각하다, 행위 따위가 신용을 해치다, 신용을 해치다, 빛 따위가 반사하다, 숙고하다, 명예 따위를 가져오다, 신용 따위를 가져오다, 가져오다, 거울 따위가 모습을 비추다, 반향하다, 반사하다

Reflect: translate from English into Russian

Отражать, Размышлять, Отображать, Отражаться, Раздумывать, Изображать, Давать отражение

Reflect: translate from English into Spanish

Reflejar, Reflexionar, Pensar, Meditar

Word origin

late Middle English: from Old French reflecter or Latin reflectere, from re- ‘back’ + flectere ‘to bend’.

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Reflect – similar words

reflected

verb
(of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it.
Usage examples:
When the sun's rays hit the earth a lot of the heat is reflected back into space

verb
Past simple and past participle of reflect
Usage examples:
He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window., the light reflected off the surface of t…

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reflectance

noun
The measure of the proportion of light or other radiation striking a surface which is reflected off it.
Usage examples:
Instead it measured the diffuse reflectance, which is relatively independent of the angles of illum…

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Reflect synonims

consider

verb
Think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.
Usage examples:
Each application is considered on its merits

verb
To think about a particular subject or thing or about doing something or about whether to do something
Usage examples:
Consider clara barton, who founded the american red cross., we considered moving to california, but…

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contemplate

verb
Look thoughtfully for a long time at.
Usage examples:
He contemplated his image in the mirrors

verb
To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious way
Usage examples:
[ t ] the owner of the team contemplated moving his football club to another city., [ t ] sharon is…

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damage

noun
Physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.
Usage examples:
Bombing caused extensive damage to the town

verb
Inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function.
Usage examples:
The car was badly damaged in the accident

verb
To harm or spoil something
Usage examples:
Many buildings were badly damaged by the earthquake., news reports damaged the senator’s reputation…

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discredit

verb
Harm the good reputation of.
Usage examples:
His remarks were taken out of context in an effort to discredit him

noun
Loss or lack of reputation or respect.
Usage examples:
His actions were such that they brought discredit on his profession

verb
To give people reason to stop believing someone or to doubt the truth of something
Usage examples:
The old soviet economic model has been thoroughly discredited., it’s the job of the defense to disc…

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disgrace

noun
Loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonourable action.
Usage examples:
He left the army in disgrace

verb
Bring shame or discredit on.
Usage examples:
You have disgraced the family name

noun
Embarrassment and the loss of other people’s respect, or behavior that causes this
Usage examples:
He resigned in disgrace., he’s a disgrace to his family., the lies my opponent is telling about me …

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give back

phrasal verb
Pay back

phrasal verb
To return something to the person who gave it to you
Usage examples:
Has she given you those books back yet?

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mirror

noun
A surface, typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, which reflects a clear image.
Usage examples:
He checked his appearance in the mirror

verb
(of a surface) show a reflection of.
Usage examples:
The clear water mirrored the sky

noun
A piece of glass with a back that reflects light, producing an image of whatever is in front of it
Usage examples:
A rear-view mirror, a hand mirror, the law is a mirror of the nation’s character.

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return

verb
Come or go back to a place or person.
Usage examples:
He returned to america in the late autumn

noun
An act of coming or going back to a place or activity.
Usage examples:
He celebrated his safe return from the war

verb
To come or go back to a previous place, subject, activity, or condition
Usage examples:
He returned to new york last week., he worked at other jobs but kept returning to mining., she was …

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review

noun
A formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.
Usage examples:
A comprehensive review of uk defence policy

verb
Assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary.
Usage examples:
The home secretary was called on to review britain's gun laws

verb
Look at again; examine again

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send back

phrasal verb
To return something to the place it came from
Usage examples:
Send your steak back if it’s undercooked.

phrasal verb
To return something to the person who sent it to you, especially because it is damaged or not suitable
Usage examples:
He sent the laptop back as it was damaged.

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shame

noun
A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour.
Usage examples:
She was hot with shame

verb
Make (someone) feel ashamed.
Usage examples:
I tried to shame him into giving some away

exclamation
Used to express sentimental pleasure, especially at something small and endearing.
Usage examples:
Look at the foals—shame, aren't they sweet?

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study

noun
The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.
Usage examples:
The study of english

verb
Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.
Usage examples:
I studied classics at college

verb
Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject

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think about

θɪŋk

collocation
Have on one's mind, think about actively

phrasal verb
Take someone or something into account or consideration when deciding on a possible action.
Usage examples:
You can live how you like, but there's the children to think about

phrasal verb
Consider the possibility or advantages of a course of action.
Usage examples:
She thought about enrolling for a college course

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