All 3 Uses
reflect
in
Enrique's Journey (Adapted for Young People)
(Edited)
- The sun reflects off the metal of the train, stinging Enrique's eyes, draining the little energy he has left.
p. 83.4 *reflects = shines (bounces back)
- Now, for the first time, he pauses to reflect.
p. 113.9 *reflect = think carefully
- Jasmin, a girl who loves Justin Bieber, puppies, and dolphins and who dons a reflective vest to man her post every weekday as the student safety officer at her elementary school, is afraid every morning when her mother walks out the door to go to the grocery store or on an errand.
p. 210.5reflective = shining back light that falls upon it, so it is easily seen
Definitions:
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(1)
(reflect as in: reflect in the mirror) show an image back (on a mirror or other shiny surface)
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(reflect as in: reflect American Values) to show something -- such as to demonstrate, express, or representThe exact meaning of this sense of reflect depends upon its context. For example:
- "She says the immorality in the movie reflects American values." -- expresses or represents
- "It reflects the selfishness she had seen growing for years." -- demonstrates
- "She did not reflect the panic that surrounded her." -- demonstrate or show indication of
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(reflect as in: I want to reflect on it.) think carefully -- possibly aloud or in writing
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(reflect as in: reflect poorly on the school) influence opinionThis word is often used in a phrase like "reflect poorly on/upon...." Although we define this meaning of reflect as "influence opinion", the use of "upon" or "on" might feel more natural if you think of it as "casting a shade of good or bad upon/on" something.
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(reflect as in: reflect the light/heat/sound) bounce back (rather than absorbing)
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) See a comprehensive dictionary for less common meanings of reflect.