reflect

/ɹɪˈflɛkt/
verb 5

Collocations

17
1

(verb.) send back light/heat/sound

ADV

dimly, dully

The old mirror dimly reflected the candlelight in the dusty corner of the room.

back

PREP

from

The mirror reflected light from the street lamp into my eyes.

off

2

(verb.) show/express sth

ADV

clearly | directly

accurately, closely, correctly, faithfully, well

The photographs faithfully reflect how the old neighborhood looked fifty years ago.

adequately

Her essay didn't adequately reflect what she had learned in class during the semester.

merely, simply

The test results merely reflect how much time you spent studying last week.

not necessarily

What children say doesn't necessarily reflect what they're actually thinking about.

VERB + REFLECT

be designed to

The new school uniform policy is designed to reflect modern values while respecting tradition.

PREP

in

The team's poor performance in recent matches was reflected in their low position on the league table.

3

(verb.) think deeply

ADV

bitterly, gloomily, ruefully, wryly

She reflected bitterly on the years she had wasted waiting for his apology.

VERB + REFLECT

pause to

leave sb to

After the argument, she was left to reflect on what she had said.

PREP

on/upon

He spent the weekend reflecting on his career choices and whether to accept the new job offer.

PHRASES

time to reflect

After the argument, she took some time to reflect on what had happened.

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