reflect Synonyms
Another word for reflect
• verb (Context 1)
To embody, represent, or show the nature of something in a faithful or appropriate way.
"The novelist's latest book reflects the anxieties and hopes of the modern generation."
• verb (Context 2)
To throw back heat, light, or sound without absorbing it.
"The white walls of the Mediterranean houses cast back the intense summer sunlight."
• verb (Context 3)
To cast back an image or likeness of something (of a mirror or other shiny surface).
"The calm surface of the mountain lake reflected the surrounding pine trees."
• verb (Context 4)
To think deeply or carefully about something.
"She took a few quiet moments to ponder on the lessons she had learned during the project."
• verb (Context 5)
To bring credit or discredit of a specified kind to a person or institution (usually followed by 'on' or 'upon').
"The team's exemplary sportsmanship reflected well on the entire school."
Opposites of reflect
The opposite of reflect shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: