reflect

US /rɪˈflɛkt/

UK /rɪ'flekt/

A2

verb

  • To indicate or be a sign of something
  • To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface
  • To show an image in glass, water, a mirror etc.
  • To think of something seriously and carefully

other

  • To indicate or show something; to be a sign or indication of.
  • To throw back light, heat, sound, or an image from a surface.
  • To throw back light, heat, sound, or an image from a surface.

other

  • To think deeply or carefully about something.
  • To think deeply or carefully about something.

Examples

Does this opinion poll accurately reflect the public mood?

He was left to reflect on the implications of his decision.