Definitions for reflect

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reflect re·flect

Spelling: [ri-flekt]

IPA: /rɪˈflɛkt/

Reflect is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 138 anagrams from letters in reflect (ceeflrt).

Definitions for reflect

verb (used with object)

1. to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface:
2. to give back or show an image of; mirror.
3. (of an act or its result) to serve to cast or bring (credit, discredit, etc.) on its performer.
4. to reproduce; show:
5. to throw or cast back; cause to return or rebound:

verb (used without object)

1. to be turned or cast back, as light.
2. to cast back light, heat, etc.
3. to be reflected or mirrored.
4. to give back or show an image.
5. to think, ponder, or meditate:
6. to serve or tend to bring reproach or discredit by association:
7. to serve to give a particular aspect or impression:

Origin of reflect

1350-1400; Middle English reflecten Latin reflectere to bend back, equivalent to re- re- + flectere to bend

Examples for reflect

It was awful to reflect how many sermons must have been written there.

It might be well for him to reflect that agitation was a two-edged sword.

They just reflect the range of breeds that were used to create the Heck cattle in the first instance.

I cannot reflect upon this dreadful scene, but sorrow fills my heart.

I invite you to reflect on the actual power dynamic between Christians and LGBT people in our society.

This does not reflect lack of interest in a better environment.

But it is not only small airlines that reflect the laxity of the system.

He did not reflect that just because he was not his, he did not feel the wounds that disabled from action.

Note: This piece was updated to reflect that Mrs. Landingham died while Aaron Sorkin was still writing The West Wing.

But least of all can I bear that you should reflect upon my mother.