think, cogitate, reflect, reason, speculate, deliberate mean to use one's powers of conception, judgment, or inference. think is general and may apply to any mental activity, but used alone often suggests …

Phrasal verb reflect on someone/something (Definition of reflecting from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

1. to send back (light, heat etc).

REFLECTING definition: casting back light, heat, sound, etc., from a surface. See examples of reflecting used in a sentence.

When light, heat, or other rays reflect off a surface or when a surface reflects them, they are sent back from the surface and do not pass through it. The sun reflected off the snow-covered mountains. …

re•flect /rɪˈflɛkt/ v. Optics to turn or throw back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface: [~ + object] The mirror reflected his image perfectly. [no object] This dull surface doesn't reflect. show:[~ + object] The …

Dec 7, 2025 · reflecting (plural reflectings) An instance of reflection (in any sense). quotations

to make somebody/something appear to be good, bad, etc. to other people.

reflecting definition: undergoing reflection of light or sound. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "reflecting pool", "reflecting …

Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country? This poem reflects the poet's love of nature and his religious beliefs. The results of the survey reflect a considerable shift in …