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reflect

verb
/rɪˈflekt/

Meaning

to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image
to show an image as in a mirror, or to think deeply about something

Example Sentences

The mirror reflects her beautiful face.

The mirror reflects her smiling face.

Example Expressions

reflect on

Synonyms

mirror, ponder, consider, contemplate, show, indicate, reveal
Entry 1
mirror, ponder, consider, contemplate
Entry 2
mirror, show, indicate, reveal, ponder

Antonyms

absorb, ignore, neglect, dismiss, conceal
Entry 1
absorb, ignore, neglect, dismiss
Entry 2
ignore, conceal, absorb

Collocations

reflect light, reflect on, clearly reflect, accurately reflect, deeply reflect, reflect image, reflect reality, reflect values
Entry 1
reflect light, reflect on, clearly reflect, accurately reflect, deeply reflect
Entry 2
reflect light, reflect image, reflect reality, reflect values

Related Vocabularies

To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
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