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Reflect (Verb)

Meaning 1

Reflect deeply on a subject; "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"; "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years"; "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

  • Think Over
  • Mull
  • Excogitate
  • Chew Over
  • Ruminate
  • Speculate
  • Mull Over
  • Meditate
  • Contemplate
  • Muse
  • Ponder

Hypernyms

  • Think
  • Cogitate
  • Cerebrate

Hyponyms

  • Theologise
  • Theologize
  • Consider
  • Puzzle
  • Introspect
  • Bethink
  • Cogitate
  • Question
  • Wonder
  • Study
  • Premeditate

Related Words

  • Reflective (adjective)

Meaning 2

Show an image of; "her sunglasses reflected his image".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Meaning 3

Give evidence of a certain behavior; "His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Hypernyms

  • Manifest
  • Certify
  • Demonstrate
  • Evidence

Meaning 4

Give evidence of the quality of; "The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Hypernyms

  • Manifest
  • Certify
  • Demonstrate
  • Evidence

Meaning 5

Be bright by reflecting or casting light; "Drive carefully--the wet road reflects".

Classification

Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.

Synonyms

  • Shine

Hypernyms

  • Give Off
  • Give Out

Hyponyms

  • Scintillate
  • Coruscate

Related Words

  • Reflective (adjective)

Meaning 6

Manifest or bring back; "This action reflects his true beliefs".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Hypernyms

  • Point
  • Show
  • Designate

Meaning 7

To throw or bend back (from a surface); "Sound is reflected well in this auditorium".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Synonyms

  • Reverberate

Related Words

  • Reflector (noun)
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