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reflect
verb
to
send
back
light
,
heat
,
sound
,
or
an
image
from
a
surface
instead
of
absorbing
it
•
The
polished
steel
door
reflects
sunlight
into
the
hallway
.
The
polished
steel
door
reflects
sunlight
into
the
hallway
.
•
A
calm
mountain
lake
reflected
the
snow-capped
peaks
like
a
perfect
mirror
at
dawn
.
A
calm
mountain
lake
reflected
the
snow-capped
peaks
like
a
perfect
mirror
at
dawn
.
From
Latin
reflectere
“
to
bend
back
” (
re-
“
back
”
+
flectere
“
to
bend
”).
verb
to
clearly
show
a
quality
,
feeling
,
or
situation
•
Her
cheerful
smile
reflects
her
optimistic
attitude
.
Her
cheerful
smile
reflects
her
optimistic
attitude
.
•
The
budget
cuts
reflect
the
company
’
s
need
to
save
money
.
The
budget
cuts
reflect
the
company
’
s
need
to
save
money
.
verb
to
think
deeply
and
carefully
about
something
•
After
the
meeting
,
she
took
a
quiet
walk
to
reflect
on
what
had
been
discussed
.
After
the
meeting
,
she
took
a
quiet
walk
to
reflect on
what
had
been
discussed
.
•
Studying
history
helps
us
reflect
on
past
mistakes
and
successes
.
Studying
history
helps
us
reflect on
past
mistakes
and
successes
.
verb
to
influence
how
people
think
of
someone
or
something
,
especially
affecting
their
reputation
•
The
messy
shop
window
badly
reflected
on
the
brand
’
s
image
.
The
messy
shop
window
badly
reflected on
the
brand
’
s
image
.
•
Her
punctuality
and
kindness
reflect well on
her
professionalism
.
Her
punctuality
and
kindness
reflect well on
her
professionalism
.
reflection
noun
an
image
that
you
can
see
of
yourself
or
something
else
in
a
mirror
,
water
,
glass
,
or
another
shiny
surface
•
He
straightened
his
tie
while
studying
his
reflection
in
the
shop
window
.
He
straightened
his
tie
while
studying
his
reflection
in
the
shop
window
.
•
The
snow-covered
mountains
formed
a
perfect
reflection
on
the
calm
lake
.
The
snow-covered
mountains
formed
a
perfect
reflection
on
the
calm
lake
.
noun
the
return
of
light
,
sound
,
heat
,
or
other
energy
from
a
surface
back
toward
its
source
without
being
absorbed
•
The
moon
lit
the
lake
,
and
the
reflection
of
its
pale
glow
danced
on
the
water
.
The
moon
lit
the
lake
,
and
the
reflection
of
its
pale
glow
danced
on
the
water
.
•
When
you
clap
in
a
large
empty
hall
,
the
sharp
reflection
of
the
sound
comes
back
as
a
loud
echo
.
When
you
clap
in
a
large
empty
hall
,
the
sharp
reflection
of
the
sound
comes
back
as
a
loud
echo
.
from
Latin
reflexio
“
a
bending
back
,”
from
reflectere
“
to
bend
back
”
noun
careful
thought
or
serious
consideration
about
something
•
After
a
moment
of
quiet
reflection
,
she
chose
a
different
career
path
.
After
a
moment
of
quiet
reflection
,
she
chose
a
different
career
path
.
•
Meditation
gives
him
time
for
daily
reflection
on
his
goals
.
Meditation
gives
him
time
for
daily
reflection
on
his
goals
.
noun
something
that
shows
,
expresses
,
or
is
a
sign
of
the
state
,
quality
,
or
character
of
something
else
•
The
students
’
high
grades
are
a
reflection
of
their
hard
work
.
The
students
’
high
grades
are
a
reflection
of
their
hard
work
.
•
Poor
customer
service
is
a
negative
reflection
on
a
company
’
s
reputation
.
Poor
customer
service
is
a
negative
reflection
on
a
company
’
s
reputation
.
