REFLECT as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • reflect deeply on a subject
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • give evidence of the quality of
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Hyponym(s)
  3. Meaning
    • give evidence of a certain behavior
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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
  4. Meaning
    • to throw or bend back or reflect (from a surface)
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • A mirror in the sun can reflect light into a person’’s eyes
    • Sound is reflected well in this auditorium
    Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • manifest or bring back
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Hyponym(s)
  6. Meaning
    • be bright by reflecting or casting light
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)