Reflect
verb
To throw back heat, light or sound without absorbing it.
The mirror reflects the light
Often appears as...
- reflect light
- reflect sound
verb
To show or be a sign of something.
Her smile reflects her happiness
Often appears as...
- reflect happiness
- reflect concern
verb
To think deeply or carefully about something.
He reflected on his past actions
Often appears as...
- reflect on actions
- reflect on decisions
verb
To make a statement or express an opinion.
She reflected that it was not the right time to act
Often appears as...
- reflect that
- reflect on a statement
verb
To give evidence of the characteristics or qualities of someone or something.
His work reflects his dedication
Often appears as...
- reflect character
- reflect qualities
verb
To throw back heat, light or sound without absorbing it.
The mirror reflects the light
Often appears as...
- reflect light
- reflect sound
verb
To show or be a sign of something.
Her smile reflects her happiness
Often appears as...
- reflect happiness
- reflect concern
verb
To think deeply or carefully about something.
He reflected on his past actions
Often appears as...
- reflect on actions
- reflect on decisions
verb
To make a statement or express an opinion.
She reflected that it was not the right time to act
Often appears as...
- reflect that
- reflect on a statement
verb
To give evidence of the characteristics or qualities of someone or something.
His work reflects his dedication
Often appears as...
- reflect character
- reflect qualities
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Reflection
This definition is used for physical processes, such as light bouncing off an object.
The lake reflected the mountains.
Pro Tip 2/2Surface Quality
Smooth, shiny surfaces like mirrors or water are good at reflecting light or images.
The window reflected her face.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Reflection
This definition is used for physical processes, such as light bouncing off an object.
The lake reflected the mountains.
Pro Tip 2/2Surface Quality
Smooth, shiny surfaces like mirrors or water are good at reflecting light or images.
The window reflected her face.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Reflection
This definition is used for physical processes, such as light bouncing off an object.
The lake reflected the mountains.
Pro Tip 2/2Surface Quality
Smooth, shiny surfaces like mirrors or water are good at reflecting light or images.
The window reflected her face.
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How to create a great...
sound like pharmaceutical drugs or worse the name of a sofa from ikea associative names work by reflecting imagery meaning back to their back to the brand the amazon in south america is the world's largest river therefore the earth's biggest selection of books
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Why the buildings of the...
work with us to design better buildings, better cities, and a better world, because the stakes are high. Buildings don't just reflect our society, they shape our society down to the smallest the local libraries, the homes where we raise our children,
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What makes a hero? -...
The Hero's Journey myth exists in all human cultures and keeps getting updated, because we humans reflect on our world through symbolic stories of our own lives. You leave your comfort zone, have an experience that transforms you,
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What makes something...
according to rules we don't know. On the other hand, by fine-tuning our attention to the absurd, Kafka also reflects our shortcomings back at ourselves. In doing so, he reminds us that the world we live in is one we create,
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How to build a fictional...
and sometimes, just as well or even better than the reader understands the world outside of the book. But how? How can human-made squiggles on a page reflect lights into our eyes that send signals to our brains
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The science of skin...
as the sunshine dwindles. Therefore, skin color is little more than an adaptive trait for living on a rock that orbits the Sun. It may absorb light, but it certainly does not reflect character.
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UK National Parks in 100...
parks were created to conserve and enhance their wildlife beauty heritage and use there for all of us to enjoy care for and benefit from so reflecting on what they look like and
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Why is this painting so...
the real, and the reflected worlds, maintaining an unresolved tension between them to tell a more complex story than any mirror can provide.
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Diving With Dolphins -...
there's a lightness to joy a brightness reflected in the natural world
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Why elephants never...
When we consider all this evidence, along with the fact that elephants are one of the few species who can recognize themselves in a mirror, it's hard to escape the conclusion that they are conscious, intelligent, and emotional beings. Unfortunately, humanity's treatment of elephants does not reflect this,
Video examples
How to create a great...
sound like pharmaceutical drugs or worse the name of a sofa from ikea associative names work by reflecting imagery meaning back to their back to the brand the amazon in south america is the world's largest river therefore the earth's biggest selection of books
Video examples
Why the buildings of the...
work with us to design better buildings, better cities, and a better world, because the stakes are high. Buildings don't just reflect our society, they shape our society down to the smallest the local libraries, the homes where we raise our children,
Video examples
What makes a hero? -...
The Hero's Journey myth exists in all human cultures and keeps getting updated, because we humans reflect on our world through symbolic stories of our own lives. You leave your comfort zone, have an experience that transforms you,
Video examples
What makes something...
according to rules we don't know. On the other hand, by fine-tuning our attention to the absurd, Kafka also reflects our shortcomings back at ourselves. In doing so, he reminds us that the world we live in is one we create,
Video examples
How to build a fictional...
and sometimes, just as well or even better than the reader understands the world outside of the book. But how? How can human-made squiggles on a page reflect lights into our eyes that send signals to our brains
Video examples
The science of skin...
as the sunshine dwindles. Therefore, skin color is little more than an adaptive trait for living on a rock that orbits the Sun. It may absorb light, but it certainly does not reflect character.
Video examples
UK National Parks in 100...
parks were created to conserve and enhance their wildlife beauty heritage and use there for all of us to enjoy care for and benefit from so reflecting on what they look like and
Video examples
Why is this painting so...
the real, and the reflected worlds, maintaining an unresolved tension between them to tell a more complex story than any mirror can provide.
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Diving With Dolphins -...
there's a lightness to joy a brightness reflected in the natural world
Example 1 of 10
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Selena Gomez
American Actress
You reflect on the people who used to be in your life, and it's like, 'Wow, I can't believe that person was ever really in my life.' But people are put into your life for seasons, for different reasons, and to teach you lessons.
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Snoop Dogg
American Rapper
My liberty is about living. It's about spreading more love. Even though I was always a peaceful, loving individual, my music sometimes didn't reflect that. But now it's different. My music is reflecting the way I feel.
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Frank Lloyd Wright
American Architect
No stream rises higher than its source. What ever man might build could never express or reflect more than he was. He could record neither more nor less than he had learned of life when the buildings were built.
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Alice Walker
American Author
In my work and in myself I reflect black people, women and men, as I reflect others. One day even the most self-protective ones will look into the mirror I provide and not be afraid.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
The reason I became an actress is because I wanted my acting to reflect life as it is. I want to put truth on the screen. I want real women to see real women on the screen.
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Kamala Harris
American Vice President
The truth is that the vast majority of Americans are good, fair, and just, and they want their country to reflect those ideals.
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Sidney Poitier
American Actor
I decided in my life that I would do nothing that did not reflect positively on my father's life.
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C. S. Lewis
British Writer
I think that all things, in their way, reflect heavenly truth, the imagination not least.
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
My Twitter reflects what's going on with me in my life.
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Govinda
Indian Actor
Your writings should reflect wise thoughts.
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Selena Gomez
American Actress
You reflect on the people who used to be in your life, and it's like, 'Wow, I can't believe that person was ever really in my life.' But people are put into your life for seasons, for different reasons, and to teach you lessons.
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Snoop Dogg
American Rapper
My liberty is about living. It's about spreading more love. Even though I was always a peaceful, loving individual, my music sometimes didn't reflect that. But now it's different. My music is reflecting the way I feel.
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Frank Lloyd Wright
American Architect
No stream rises higher than its source. What ever man might build could never express or reflect more than he was. He could record neither more nor less than he had learned of life when the buildings were built.
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Alice Walker
American Author
In my work and in myself I reflect black people, women and men, as I reflect others. One day even the most self-protective ones will look into the mirror I provide and not be afraid.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
The reason I became an actress is because I wanted my acting to reflect life as it is. I want to put truth on the screen. I want real women to see real women on the screen.
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Kamala Harris
American Vice President
The truth is that the vast majority of Americans are good, fair, and just, and they want their country to reflect those ideals.
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Sidney Poitier
American Actor
I decided in my life that I would do nothing that did not reflect positively on my father's life.
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C. S. Lewis
British Writer
I think that all things, in their way, reflect heavenly truth, the imagination not least.
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
My Twitter reflects what's going on with me in my life.
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Govinda
Indian Actor
Your writings should reflect wise thoughts.
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