[rɪˈflɛkt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a mirror or shiny surface) show an image of
(e.g: he could see himself reflected in Keith's mirrored glasses)

- embody or represent (something) in a faithful or appropriate way
(e.g: schools should reflect cultural differences)

- think deeply or carefully about
(e.g: he reflected with sadness on the unhappiness of his marriage)

- (of an action or situation) bring credit or discredit to the relevant parties
(e.g: the incident reflects badly on the operating practices of the airlines)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French reflecter or Latin reflectere, from re- ‘back’ + flectere ‘to bend’