late 14c., "turn or bend back;" early 15c., "to divert, to turn aside, deflect," from Old French reflecter (14c.), from Latin reflectere "bend back, turn back" (see reflection). Of mirrors or polished surfaces, to shine back light rays or images, early 15c.; meaning "to turn one's thoughts back on" is c. 1600. Related: Reflected; reflecting.
This action reflects his true beliefs
Sound is reflected well in this auditorium
Drive carefully--the wet road reflects
her sunglasses reflected his image
His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him
The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student
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