Reflect Definition

rĭ-flĕkt
reflected, reflecting, reflects
verb
reflected, reflecting, reflects
To bend or throw back (light, heat, or sound)
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To give back an image of; mirror or reproduce.
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To give back an image or likeness.
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To be bent or thrown back.
Light reflecting from the water.
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To cast or bring back as a consequence.
Deeds that reflect honor on him.
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Origin of Reflect

  • Middle English reflecten from Old French reflecter from Latin reflectere to bend back re- re- flectere to bend

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Reflect Sentence Examples

  • The government must reflect the different values these groups have.

  • So they don't reflect the sunlight and give away our position.

  • Nation-states allow groups of people to create governments that reflect their common values.

  • Jefferson declared in regard to slavery, " I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just."

  • They all reflect and absorb his rays alike, and the former make but a small part of the glorious picture which he beholds in his daily course.

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Words Starting With

RREREF

Words Ending With

TCTECT

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Words Starting With R and Ending With T

Starts With R & Ends With TStarts With RE & Ends With TStarts With R & Ends With CT

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With R7 Letter Words Ending With T