reflect synonyms

reflect

v.

  1. To contemplate

    speculate, muse, ponder, consider; see consider 3, think 1.

  2. To throw back

    echo, reecho, repeat, match, take after, return, resonate, reverberate, resound, copy, reproduce, reply, repercuss, be resonant, emulate, imitate, follow, catch, rebound; see also bounce 1, sound 1.

  3. To throw back an image

    mirror, shine, reproduce, show up on, flash, glare, give back, cast back, return, give forth.

  4. To make apparent

    show, indicate, reveal, exhibit; see display 1.

  5. To bring discredit

    cast blame on, dishonor, disgrace; see depreciate 2, disgrace.

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