Definition of "reflect" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

   • A mirror reflects the light that shines on it.

2. (intransitive) To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.

   • The moonlight reflected from the surface of water.

3. (transitive) To mirror, or show the image of something.

   • The shop window reflected his image as he walked past.

4. (intransitive) To be mirrored.

   • His image reflected from the shop window as he walked past.

5. (transitive) To agree with; to closely follow.

   • Entries in English dictionaries aim to reflect common usage.

6. (transitive) To give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.

   • The team's victory reflects the Captain's abilities.
   • The teacher's ability reflects well on the school.

7. (intransitive) To think seriously; to ponder or consider.

   • People do that sort of thing every day, without ever stopping to reflect on the consequences.