transitive verb

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

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

intransitive verb

1. to be bent or thrown back light reflecting from the water
2. to bend or throw back light, heat, sound, etc. a reflecting surface
3. 1. to give back an image or likeness
   2. to be mirrored
4. to think seriously; contemplate (on or upon)
5. to cast blame or discredit (on or upon)