reflect
Translation
to reflect, to mirror, to ponder, to show
Examples
The water reflects the blue sky.
The water reflects the blue sky.
I need time to reflect on the offer.
I need time to reflect on the offer.
Your clothes reflect your personality.
Your clothes reflect your personality.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to show an image of (sth.) The water reflects the blue sky.
((on/upon sth.)) to think carefully about (sth.) I need time to reflect on the offer.
((sth.)) to be a sign or result of (sth.) Your clothes reflect your personality.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mirror, ponder, consider, show
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (back) + 'flectere' (to bend). The core idea is 'to bend back', like light from a mirror or thoughts in the mind.
Memory Tips
Picture light 'bending back' from a surface, or your thoughts 'bending back' on a subject to consider it deeply.