reflecting
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Definitions ofreflecting
- To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.
Example: "A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."
- To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.
Example: "The moonlight reflected from the surface of water."
- To mirror, or show the image of something.
Example: "The shop window reflected his image as he walked past."
- To be mirrored.
Example: "His image reflected from the shop window as he walked past."
- To agree with; to closely follow.
Example: "Entries in English dictionaries aim to reflect common usage."
- To give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.
Example: "The teacher's ability reflects well on the school."
- To think seriously; to ponder or consider.
Example: "People do that sort of thing every day, without ever stopping to reflect on the consequences."
- An instance of reflection
- That has been reflected (of light, sound etc.); undergoing reflection.
- That reflects.
Example: "a reflecting pool"
- Having a component that reflects light.
Example: "a reflecting telescope"
- Given to introspection; thoughtful, reflective.
- Insulting, disparaging.
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