reflect

Reflect is something that doesn't absorb or that mirrors back whatever is coming into it or looking at it.

(verb)

To reflect is to think deeply about an issue.

(verb)

An example of reflect is when you think back on your behavior.

See reflect in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

to bend or throw back (light, heat, or sound)
to give back an image of; mirror or reproduce
to cast or bring back as a consequence: with on: deeds that reflect honor on him
to express or show: skills that reflect years of training
to recollect or realize after thought (that)
to fold or turn back: usually used in pp.

Origin: ME reflecten < MFr reflecter < L reflectere < re-, back + flectere, to bend

intransitive verb

See reflect in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb re·flect·ed, re·flect·ing, re·flects

verb, transitive

To throw or bend back (light, for example) from a surface. See Synonyms at echo.
To give back or show an image of (an object); mirror.
To make apparent; express or manifest: Her work reflects intelligence.
To bring as a consequence: The victory reflects credit on the coach.
Archaic To bend back.

verb, intransitive

To be bent or thrown back: Her voice reflected off the canyon walls.
To give something back, as light or sound: a shiny surface that reflects well.
a. To give evidence of the characteristics or qualities of someone or something: That student's performance reflects well on the whole school.
b. To bring blame or discredit: Hasty preparation of the report will reflect on you.
a. To think seriously. See Synonyms at think.
b. To express carefully considered thoughts: In the essay, he reflects on his career.