v.
- (of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it.
▸(of a mirror or shiny surface) show an image of.
- embody or represent in a faithful or appropriate way:
the letters reflect all aspects of his life.
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(reflect well/badly on)
bring about a good or bad impression of.
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(reflect on/upon)
think deeply or carefully about.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. reflecter or L. reflectere, from re- ‘back’ + flectere ‘to bend’.