Reflecting

re·flect  (r-flkt)

v. re·flect·ed, re·flect·ing, re·flects

v.tr.

1. To throw or bend back (light, for example) from a surface. See Synonyms at echo.

2. To give back or show an image of (an object); mirror.

3. To make apparent; express or manifest: Her work reflects intelligence.

4. To bring as a consequence: The victory reflects credit on the coach.

5. Archaic To bend back.

v.intr.

1. To be bent or thrown back: Her voice reflected off the canyon walls.

2. To give something back, as light or sound: a shiny surface that reflects well.

3.

a. To give evidence of the characteristics or qualities of someone or something: That student's performance reflects well on the whole school.

b. To bring blame or discredit: Hasty preparation of the report will reflect on you.

4.

a. To think seriously. See Synonyms at think.

b. To express carefully considered thoughts: In the essay, he reflects on his career.

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[Middle English reflecten, from Old French reflecter, from Latin reflectere, to bend back : re-, re- + flectere, to bend.]

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

reflecting - causing reflection or having a device that reflects; "a reflecting microscope" reflective - capable of physically reflecting light or sound; "a reflective surface"