what does reflect mean?
REFLECT as VERB
- Meaning
- reflect deeply on a subject
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- I mulled over the events of the afternoon
- philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
- The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
Hypernyms(s) reflect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- give evidence of the quality of
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- The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student
Hypernyms(s) reflect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- give evidence of a certain behavior
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- His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him
Hypernyms(s) reflect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- to throw or bend back or reflect (from a surface)
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- A mirror in the sun can reflect light into a person’’s eyes
- Sound is reflected well in this auditorium
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- This action reflects his true beliefs
Hypernyms(s) reflect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- be bright by reflecting or casting light
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- Drive carefully–the wet road reflects
Hypernyms(s) reflect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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