Synonyms for
Reflecting
Definition
Showing or thinking about something that happened in the past.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- reflecting on the past
- reflecting on the experience
- reflecting on the situation
- reflecting on the decision
- reflecting on the changes
- reflecting on the future
- reflecting deeply
Word family
Usage note
Reflecting often implies a thoughtful and deliberate consideration of something. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but the specific synonyms chosen should match the register.
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Example sentences
- I spent some time reflecting on what I could have done better.
- She was reflecting on the beauty of the sunset.
- He was reflecting on his mistakes and how to fix them.
- The mirror was reflecting her image.
- The water was reflecting the trees and the sky.
Quotes
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. - Robert Frost
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs