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Word: Reflect
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English: from Old French reflecter or Latin reflectere, from re- ‘back’ + flectere ‘to bend’
rɪˈflɛkt
(of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it
Short Definition:throw back heat, light, or sound without absorbing it
Examples:- when the sun's rays hit the Earth a lot of the heat is reflected back into space
think deeply or carefully about
Short Definition:think deeply or carefully about
Examples:- he reflected with sadness on the unhappiness of his marriage
- Charles reflected that maybe there was hope for the family after all
(of an action or situation) bring credit or discredit to the relevant parties
Short Definition:bring credit or discredit to relevant parties
Examples:- the incident reflects badly on the operating practices of the airlines
- I want every decision I make to reflect well on me
- that is quite a serious accusation, which reflects on all 120 members of Parliament
- the main contract is progressing well, which reflects great credit on those involved
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