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reflect

[ri-flekt] / rɪˈflɛkt /
VERB
give back
Synonyms
STRONGEST
echo follow mirror reverse
STRONG
cast catch copy emulate flash imitate match rebound repeat repercuss reply reproduce resonate resound return reverberate revert shine
WEAK
give forth take after throw back
Antonyms
STRONG
be original request take
WEAK
disregard ignore
VERB
think about
Synonyms
STRONG
cerebrate chew cogitate consider contemplate deliberate meditate muse ponder reason ruminate speculate stew study think weigh wonder
WEAK
mull over
Antonyms
STRONG
discard dismiss disregard forget ignore neglect
VERB
demonstrate, indicate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
display express indicate manifest reveal show
STRONG
bespeak communicate evince exhibit
WEAK
bear out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal cover hide withhold
WEAK
disregard ignore

Example Sentences

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“I have a responsibility to make strategic changes that reflect that I really heard those things or saw those things,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Or should the values reflect the prices that investors could actually sell them for, taking liquidity restraints into account?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The move is designed to reflect longer life expectancy with many younger people anticipating working into their 70s, although the government is still reviewing any further pension age rises.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

According to its photo policy, images should “match” what’s listed on Airbnb and reflect the “accuracy” of the space.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

A new year has come and Mother says it’s time to reflect on all God has done.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.