Need another word for Reflect? Use these synonyms of Reflect from our thesaurus to say it differently.
Synonyms & Similar Words
ponder
contemplate
muse
deliberate
consider
think
introspect
meditate
ruminate
speculate
weigh
examine
analyze
evaluate
assess
review
rehearse
replay
recall
reminisce
brood
sulk
lament
regret
repent
mirror
echo
reverberate
resound
resonate
repeat
reiterate
reecho
think back
look back
glance back
cast back
hark back
remember
recollect
call to mind
bear in mind
keep in mind
have in mind
Meaning of Reflect
The verb "reflect" means to think carefully and thoroughly about something, according to the Oxford English Dictionary.
Definitions
- The verb "reflect" can also mean to give back or show an image, as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
- The verb "reflect" can be used to describe the act of throwing back light, heat, or sound, as stated by Cambridge Dictionary.
Example Uses
- She reflected on her past experiences to learn from her mistakes.
- The mirror reflects the image of the person standing in front of it.
- The calm lake reflected the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
- He reflected on his decision to make sure it was the right choice.
- The teacher asked the students to reflect on what they had learned during the semester.