reflect，reflected

Reflect, Reflected

1.1 Meaning

Reflect can be used as a verb, meaning to reflect (heat, light, etc.) on an object or surface

to reflect (an image) in a mirror

to faithfully reflect

to bring honor or shame to someone

to speak contemptuously

to think seriously

1.2 Example

For example, "His face was reflected in the mirror" means that his face was shown in the mirror.

2.1 Meaning

Reflect back means to throw back something. For instance, "The sea reflected back the bright sunlight" implies that the sea threw back the bright sunlight.

3.1 Meaning

Reflect from means to reflect from something. For example, "The light reflected from the mirror" indicates that the light bounced off the mirror.

4.1 Forms

The past tense of reflect is "reflected," the present participle is "reflecting," and the past participle is also "reflected." Reflect is primarily used to convey the idea of reflecting, projecting, or mirroring something, such as light, heat, sound, or an image.

5.1 Pronunciation

In American English, "reflect" is pronounced as [rɪˈflekt], and in British English, it is pronounced as [rɪflekt]. The third-person singular form is "reflects," the present participle is "reflecting," and the past tense is "reflected."

5.2 Synonyms

Some synonyms for "reflect" include accurately reflect, necessarily reflect, directly reflect, etc.

6.1 Definition

When "reflected" is used in the context of high school, it can mean something that is reflective or derived from others. It can also refer to the act of reflecting light, heat, sound, or an image.