REFLECT', v.t. [L. reflecto; re and flecto, to bend.] To throw back; to return. In the rainbow, the rays of light are reflected as well as refracted.Bodies close together reflect their own color.REFLECT', v.i. 1. To throw back light; to return rays or beams; as a reflecting mirror or gem.2. To bend back.3. To throw or turn back the thoughts upon the past operations of the mind or upon past events. We reflect with pleasure on a generous or heroic action; we reflect with pain on our follies and vices; we reflect on our former thoughts, meditations and opinions.4. To consider attentively; to revolve in the mind; to contemplate; as, I will reflect on this subject.And as I much reflected, much I mourn'd.In every action, reflect upon the end.[To reflect on things future, is not strictly possible, yet the word is often used as synonymous with meditate and contemplate.]5. To bring reproach.Errors of wives reflect on husband still.To reflect on, to cast censure or reproach. I do not reflect in the least on the memory of his late majesty. |
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