Word Finder - reflect

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To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

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A mirror reflects the light that shines on it.

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To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.

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The moonlight reflected from the surface of water.

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To mirror, or show the image of something.

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The shop window reflected his image as he walked past.

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To be mirrored.

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His image reflected from the shop window as he walked past.

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To agree with; to closely follow.

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Entries in English dictionaries aim to reflect common usage.

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To give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.

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The teacher's ability reflects well on the school.

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To think seriously; to ponder or consider.

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People do that sort of thing every day, without ever stopping to reflect on the consequences.

The government must reflect the different values these groups have.

So they don't reflect the sunlight and give away our position.

Nation-states allow groups of people to create governments that reflect their common values.

Jefferson declared in regard to slavery, " I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just."

They all reflect and absorb his rays alike, and the former make but a small part of the glorious picture which he beholds in his daily course.

We want to reflect the diversity of the country we serve.

Even the children's names reflect the same outlook.

You should ensure that the offence(s) charged is the most appropriate to reflect the criminality of the defendant.

Create rooms that reflect your personality and are functional for the way you live.

Changes in human society reflect the dynamism of culture.

No doubt such domesticated species might revert, and it has been shown that many do revert when restored to wild conditions, but such reversion is natural if we reflect that the domestic varieties are under the guardianship of man and have been selected according to his whim and advantage.

Her eyes reflect the sky blue of a clear and bright spring morn ' .

Rather, it is intended to reflect the fact that judgment is required when assessing whether land is MMHD or ISIG.

Donald asked how the felling is planned and if it is correct that felling coupes do not reflect planting areas.

Its scenes reflect the mores of the time and region in which it was created.

Let him reflect on the transmigrations of men, caused by their sinful deeds, on their falling into hell, and on their torments in the world of Yama..

Such legal codes reflect the German or Russian original.

These styles reflect a romantic nostalgia for Britain's past.

The corporate minutes of De Beers on June 20, 1946, reflect this growing apprehension.

You may customize this bulletin board to reflect your preferences.

Over the years, the title of EE changed to reflect current vogues in the hobby electronics market.

The range of rock types examined will reflect the geology of the region.

The man who worked most with his hands could not think so much about what he was doing, or reflect on or command what would result from the common activity; while the man who commanded more would evidently work less with his hands on account of his greater verbal activity.

We may even be able to produce bespoke Paddington badges to reflect the nature of your business.

In such cases the final mark awarded for the module will reflect the degree of reassessment is allowed.

Membership would be amended to reflect changes over time.

The court also debarred defendant from using my uncle's hill to reflect his end of the echo, without consent.

We have a right to expect that sentences will reflect the damage done to our social fabric by wilful defiance of the law.

The penalty should reflect public disquiet at the unnecessary loss of life.

We have developed a new strategic vision to reflect the increasingly global nature of emergency rescue crises.

There was a one year rent free period granted to reflect disrepair.

Separate dormers which reflect the window proportions of the main dwelling are visually more appropriate than a single large dormer.

We would request that contracts of employment for eligible employees are changed to reflect this.

In many cases contractual entitlements simply reflect the statutory minimum.

Quite rightly she thought the calendar should reflect the ethos of the hospital.

Let the music wash over you, reflect, relax, pray, etc. Sung evensong in many small parish churches is often excruciating.

The evidence suggests that decisions on bed numbers in PFI schemes reflect financial expediency rather than clinical judgment.

Built in 1872, Nutfield Priory was designed to reflect the rather extravagant architecture of the Palace of Westminster.

This was carried out in a simple, robust, modern manner to reflect the treatment of the retained facades.

The story asks you to reflect on the dangers of making people faceless.

While a small part may reflect improved tax compliance and prove more enduring, such surprises have proven fleeting in the past.

All samples reflect radiant flux, while only some transmit it.

The walls of your growing room should be painted white or covered with aluminum foil to reflect the light.

Others reflect the military mindset often found in conventional disarmament fora.

Togo meanwhile will reflect on what might have been after an energetic and vibrant but ultimately fruitless display.

The articles in this resource reflect national clinical practice guidelines and are free of racial, gender, or other bias.

DfID is currently revising its 1993 policy statement on green housekeeping to reflect the high priority the present Government has placed on environmental matters.

Next, on to Bryce Canyon National Park, where sandstone spires reflect colorful hues from every vista point.

The key demands reflect growing impatience at a lack of change for Black communities.

In some cases, the corporate failures reflect an inability to resolve temporary liquidity problems affecting a company that remains viable in the longer-term.