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To throw back or be thrown back from a surface, such as light, heat, and sound. Also: To think over; to think carefully.

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Usage examples (36)
  • Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks into it.
  • A mirror in the sun can reflect light into a person's eyes
  • "We thought it was important that our title reflect the marginality of Maine's Franco-Americans," Labbe recalled.
  • I'm sure some time to reflect is what we both need.
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