reflect (re|flect)

verb

• 1 [with object] (of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it: when the sun’s rays hit the Earth a lot of the heat is reflected back into space
• (of a mirror or shiny surface) show an image of: he could see himself reflected in Keith’s mirrored glasses
• embody or represent (something) in a faithful or appropriate way: schools should reflect cultural differences
• (of an action or situation) bring (credit or discredit) to the relevant parties: the main contract is progressing well, which reflects great credit on those involved
• [no object] (reflect well/badly on) bring about a good or bad impression of: the incident reflects badly on the operating practices of the airlines

• 2 [no object] (usually reflect on/upon) think deeply or carefully about: he reflected with sadness on the unhappiness of his marriage [with clause]: Charles reflected that maybe there was hope for the family after all
• archaic make disparaging remarks about: the clergy were strictly charged not to reflect on the Catholic religion in their discourses