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verb send back light/heat/sound ADV. dimly, dully The sun reflected dully off the stone walls. (figurative) In Milton's poem, Satan, even after his fall, dimly reflects his former glory. | back PREP. from The screen reflects light from the sun. | off show/express sth ADV. clearly | directly | accurately, closely, correctly, faithfully, well Does this opinion poll accurately reflect the public mood? | adequately The punishment should adequately reflect the revulsion felt by most people for this appalling crime. | merely, simply This year's budget simply reflects the fact that we have fewer people out of work. | not necessarily The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of the editor. VERB + REFLECT be designed to The exhibition is designed to reflect the diversity of the nation and its regions. PREP. in The condition of the house is reflected in its low price. think deeply ADV. bitterly, gloomily, ruefully, wryly reflecting ruefully that the great American dollar didn't buy as much as it used to VERB + REFLECT pause to | leave sb to He was left to reflect on the implications of his decision. PREP. on/upon She paused to reflect on what she had achieved. PHRASES time to reflect I need time to reflect.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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reflect on sb/sth
to affect other people's opinion of someone or something, especially in a bad way
• When one player behaves disgracefully, it reflects (badly) on the whole team.
• The whole affair does not reflect well on the government.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs