2 meanings, 5 uses
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1 —1 use as in:
reflect in the mirror
Definition
show an image back (on a mirror or other shiny surface)
- He stood up and scrutinized himself anxiously in the glass. The face reflected there was of a slightly military cast with a moustache.p. 14.5
reflected = shown (back)
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2 —4 uses as in:
I want to reflect on it.
Definition
think carefully — possibly aloud or in writing
- Constance Culmington, he reflected to himself, was exactly the sort of woman who would buy an island and surround herself with mystery!p. 3.0
reflected = thought
Other Uses (with this meaning)
- Mr. Justice Wargrave reflected on the subject of Constance Culmington.p. 35.2
- Lombard reflected a minute.p. 103.0
- She amused herself by reflecting on the means he might employ.p. 218.0
reflected = thought
reflected = thought
reflecting = thinking
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