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Definition reflect in British English

reflect verb

verb
/rɪˈflekt/
1

if a surface reflects something, you can see the image of that thing on the surface

Example

The lake reflected the surrounding mountains.

Example

I caught a glimpse of them reflected in the mirror.

Synonyms and related words
reflect flood fade
1.1

if light reflects, or if something reflects light, the light shines back off that thing

Example

Pale colours reflect light.

Example

The morning light reflected off the snow.

Synonyms and related words
reflect flood fade
2

to show the existence or nature of something

Example

He said that the statement did not reflect his own views.

Example

Public anger is reflected in the latest opinion polls.

Synonyms and related words
describe define illustrate
3

to think about something carefully

Example

He reflects for a moment and then begins to speak again.

Example

Josie reflected on how easily she could have been killed.

Synonyms and related words
consider plan think out
Definition reflect in British English