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REFLECT

(verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Reflect.

How to pronounce reflect:

US

Reflect - as a verb

Manifest or bring back

Example: "This action reflects his true beliefs"

To throw or bend back (from a surface)

Example: "Sound is reflected well in this auditorium"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reverberate16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be bright by reflecting or casting light

Example: "Drive carefully--the wet road reflects"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shine8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
emit6give offgive out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Show an image of

Example: "Her sunglasses reflected his image"

Give evidence of a certain behavior

Example: "His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him"

Give evidence of the quality of

Example: "The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attest6certify15demonstrate14evidence14manifest13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The mirror reflects my image perfectly."
"Her face reflects the sadness she feels."
"The lake reflects the beautiful sunset."
"His behavior reflects his upbringing."
"The teacher's instructions were reflected in her students' test scores."
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Word Game Points

Is REFLECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reflect is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REFLECT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is REFLECT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reflect is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REFLECT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is REFLECT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reflect is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REFLECT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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