Reflect meaning

What does “reflect” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“reflect” is a verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: manifest or bring back.

reflect

manifest or bring back
“This action reflects his true beliefs”
reflect deeply on a subject
“I mulled over the events of the afternoon”
“philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years”
Synonymschew over think over meditate ponder excogitate contemplate muse mull
to throw or bend back (from a surface)
“Sound is reflected well in this auditorium”
Synonymsreverberate
be bright by reflecting or casting light
“Drive carefully--the wet road reflects”
Synonymsshine
show an image of
“her sunglasses reflected his image”
give evidence of a certain behavior
“His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him”
give evidence of the quality of
“The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University