Reflected

verb

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪd/

Word Frequency: 28.7

Definitions

1.verbTo bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."

2.verbTo be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"The moonlight reflected from the surface of water."

3.verbTo mirror, or show the image of something.

"The shop window reflected his image as he walked past."

4.verbTo be mirrored.

"His image reflected from the shop window as he walked past."

5.verbTo agree with; to closely follow.

"Entries in English dictionaries aim to reflect common usage."

6.verbTo give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.

"The teacher's ability reflects well on the school."

7.verbTo think seriously; to ponder or consider.

"People do that sort of thing every day, without ever stopping to reflect on the consequences."

8.adjectiveBent or sent back (especially of incident sound or light)

"reflected light or reflected heat"