Synonyms for

Reflects

Verb / rɪˈflekts / Another word for reflects — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To throw back light, heat, or sound without absorbing it; to show an image of something.

Synonyms & similar words

speculate shine contemplate reverberate thinkover muse ruminate excogitate mullover ponder chewover meditate reflect mull mirrors reproduces echoes imitates mimics parrots repeats reproduces responds reverberates casts returns flashes glances shimmers sparkles twinkles

Synonyms by register

Formal

indicates demonstrates manifests signifies

Informal

shows mirrors displays gives away

Literary

reverberates echoes contemplates

Antonyms

ignores disregards neglects shuns rebuffs rejects

Common collocations

  • reflects on
  • reflects the
  • reflects the light
  • reflects poorly on
  • reflects the mood
  • reflects the image
  • reflects the changes

Word family

noun reflection
verb reflect
adjective reflective
adverb reflectively

Usage note

The verb 'reflects' can mean to show or indicate something, or to think deeply about something. Ensure context clarifies which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

  1. The mirror reflects my face.
  2. The lake reflects the mountains in the distance.
  3. The sun reflects off the windows of the skyscraper.
  4. The teacher reflects on the lesson.
  5. The artist reflects the beauty of nature in his paintings.

Quotes

  • The way we reflect the world around us is the direct result of the way we have been reflecting ourselves.
  • The world is a great mirror. It reflects back to you what you are.
  • One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion.

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