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   reflect

   /rɪˈflɛkt/

   verb

   • 1. (of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it: "when the sun's rays hit the Earth a lot of the heat is reflected back into space" Similar send backthrow backcast backgive backbounce backshine backreturnmirrorOpposite absorb
   • ▪ (of a mirror or shiny surface) show an image of: "he could see himself reflected in Keith's mirrored glasses" Similar send backthrow backcast backgive backbounce backshine backreturnmirrorOpposite absorb
   • ▪ embody or represent (something) in a faithful or appropriate way: "schools should reflect cultural differences" Similar indicateshowdisplaydemonstratebe evidence ofregisterrevealbetrayevincediscloseexhibitmanifestexpressbespeakcommunicatebear outattestproveevidenceresult from
   • 2. think deeply or carefully about: "he reflected with sadness on the unhappiness of his marriage" Similar think aboutgive thought toconsidergive consideration toreviewmull overcontemplatestudycogitate about/onmeditate onmuse ondeliberate about/onruminate about/on/overdwell onbrood on/overagonize overworry aboutchew overpuzzle overspeculate aboutweigh uprevolveturn over in one's mindbe in a brown studyinformal:put on one's thinking caparchaic:pore onrare:cerebrate
   • ▪ make disparaging remarks about: archaic "the clergy were strictly charged not to reflect on the Catholic religion in their discourses"
   • 3. (of an action or situation) bring credit or discredit to the relevant parties: "the incident reflects badly on the operating practices of the airlines"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French reflecter or Latin reflectere, from re- ‘back’ + flectere ‘to bend’.

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   Jul 8, 2024 · Reflective writing requires a clear link of thought, use of evidence or examples to illustrate you reflections, and analytical approach. You are aiming to strike a balance between your personal perspective, and the requirements of good academic practice and rigorous thinking.

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