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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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These priorities reflect a judgment that concentrated funding in emerging technologies serves long-term American competitiveness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"I am in no doubt custody will reflect the gravity and scale of your offending and will deter others from such conduct in future."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The juxtaposition of career- and kid-related decor was an intentional choice Farr made to reflect the phase of life she was in for much of the time she occupied the home.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"These two operations reflect our nation's most sacred obligation to our military service members," Caine said.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

We live in a conspiratorial age, and the conspiracy theories about the Mona Lisa theft reflect our own time.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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