Reflect upon Meaning in English
expression
ɹɪˈfɫɛkt/ /əˈpɑn
ri-FLEKT uh-PAHN
ɹɪflˈɛkt/ /əpˈɒn
rif-LEKT up-ON
Definition
To think carefully and deeply about something, often to understand or learn from it.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and thoughtful expression; more common in written or formal spoken English. Often used with topics like life, decisions, or experiences. Not the same as 'reflect' (mirror image). You can also say 'reflect on'.
Spanish: reflexionar sobre - meditar sobrePortuguese (BR): refletir sobre - pensar sobrePortuguese (PT): refletir sobre - meditar sobreChinese (Simplified): 反思 - 深思Chinese (Traditional): 反思 - 深思Hindi: पर विचार करना - चिंतन करनाArabic: يتأمل في - يفكر فيBengali: গভীর ভাবে চিন্তা করা - মনোযোগ সহকারে ভাবাRussian: размышлять - задумыватьсяJapanese: 深く考える - 省みるVietnamese: suy ngẫm - suy nghĩ kỹKorean: 곰곰이 생각하다 - 되돌아보다Turkish: üzerine düşünmek - kafa yormakUrdu: غور کرنا - سوچ بچار کرناIndonesian: merenungkan - memikirkan secara mendalam
Example Sentences
She likes to reflect upon her day every evening.
basic
Take some time to reflect upon your choices.
basic
We often reflect upon our mistakes to avoid them in the future.
basic
After the meeting, he needed some quiet time to reflect upon what was said.
natural
It's important to reflect upon your goals from time to time.
natural
She took a walk to reflect upon her future plans.
natural