The Open Dictionary

reflect

verb

UK/rɪˈflekt/
US/rɪˈflekt/

Definitions of reflect verb

return

  1. B2TransitiveIntransitive

    When a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends them back without absorbing them.

    • He observed his image reflected on the water's surface.

    • The sunlight was reflected off the glass curtain wall of the building.

    • Mirrors are capable of reflecting light.

show

  1. B2Transitive

    To show, express, or be a sign of something.

    • The report reflects the company's growth over the past year.

    • His work reflects his deep concern for social issues.

    • Her response reflected her understanding of the topic.

think

  1. B2Intransitiveformal

    To think carefully and consider possibilities or opinions.

    • She needed time to reflect before making a decision.

    • He spent some time reflecting on past mistakes.

    • We should reflect on the impact of this project.

Phrasal Verbs of reflect

  • reflect on someone/something

    to influence others' perception of a person or thing, particularly in a negative manner

    • His actions significantly reflect on how people perceive him.