reflects

word · lemma: reflect

Definition

Shows an image as in a mirror or surface; or expresses or gives back an idea, feeling, or result.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for surfaces that show an image (mirrors, water), but also figuratively for showing thoughts, opinions, or results. Common collocations: 'reflects light', 'reflects change', 'reflects opinion'. Not used in the same way as 'deflects' or 'refracts'.

Spanish: refleja - refleja (luz) - muestra (una opinión, resultado)Portuguese (BR): reflete - reflete (luz) - mostra (uma opinião, resultado)Portuguese (PT): reflete - reflete (luz) - mostra (uma opinião, resultado)Chinese (Simplified): 反映 - 反射（光）- 表现（想法、结果）Chinese (Traditional): 反映 - 反射（光）- 表現（想法、結果）Hindi: प्रतिबिंबित करता है - दर्शाता है (राय, परिणाम)Arabic: يعكس - يعكس (الضوء) - يُظهر (رأي، نتيجة)Bengali: প্রতিফলিত করে - প্রকাশ করে Russian: отражает Japanese: 反映する Vietnamese: phản chiếu - phản ánh Korean: 반영하다 Turkish: yansıtmak Urdu: عکس دکھاتا ہے - ظاہر کرتا ہے Indonesian: memantulkan - mencerminkan

Example Sentences

The water reflects the sky like a mirror.

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Her face reflects her happiness.

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The report reflects the team's hard work.

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His mood always reflects the weather outside.

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What you say reflects your true feelings.

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The painting reflects the artist's unique perspective.

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