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'reflect' - used as a verb
1. manifest or bring back
This action reflects his true beliefs
2. to throw or bend back or reflect (from a surface)
A mirror in the sun can reflect light into a person's eyes
Sound is reflected well in this auditorium
3. reflect deeply on a subject
4. be bright by reflecting or casting light
Drive carefully--the wet road reflects
5. give evidence of a certain behavior
His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him
6. give evidence of the quality of
The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student

derived forms
1. Reflect / Past
reflected
2. Reflect / Third Person
reflects
3. Reflect / Present Participle
reflecting
Variations of 'reflect'
 
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