अंग्रेज़ी

reflect

gb/ɹɪflˈɛkt/ us/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
B1 अंग्रेज़ी
~ 1000
अर्थ
0 अर्थ
क्रिया B1 action
1

Send back light or image

To send light, heat, sound, or an image back from a surface.

उपयोग पैटर्न: [surface] reflects [light/sound/image]
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reflect' with 'refract', which means to bend light as it passes through something.
समानार्थी शब्द
mirror (Emphasizes showing a clear image like a mirror.)
विलोम शब्द
absorb (Means to take in energy or light instead of sending it back.)
शब्द-संयोजन
reflect light |reflect sound |reflect heat |reflect an image
विषय
science |daily life |nature
उदाहरण
  • The calm lake reflected the mountains perfectly.
  • Polished metal reflects more light than rough metal.
  • The glass reflected the sunlight into the room.
  • Her sunglasses reflected the glare from the snow.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • The mirror reflects my face.
  • Water reflects the sky.
  • The wall reflects the sound.
  • This glass reflects the sun.
क्रिया B2 action
2

Think carefully about something

To think carefully about something.

उपयोग पैटर्न: reflect on [something]
आम गलती:
Some learners confuse 'reflect on' with 'reflex', which is unrelated.
समानार्थी शब्द
ponder (More formal and literary in tone.)
विलोम शब्द
ignore (To not think about or consider something.)
शब्द-संयोजन
reflect on experience |reflect deeply |reflect thoughtfully
विषय
emotions |education |core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
  • She took some time to reflect on her career choices.
  • After the meeting, he reflected on what had been said.
  • The teacher encouraged students to reflect on their learning.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • I need time to reflect on my plan.
  • He reflected on his mistake.
  • We reflect on our past work.
क्रिया formal B2 action
3

Show or represent something

To show a quality, attitude, or situation.

उपयोग पैटर्न: [something] reflects [quality/attitude/situation]
समानार्थी शब्द
indicate (More neutral and factual in tone.)
विलोम शब्द
conceal (To hide or keep something from being seen or known.)
शब्द-संयोजन
reflect values |reflect reality |reflect culture
विषय
business |communication |core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
  • His actions reflect his commitment to the project.
  • The report reflects the company's financial health.
  • Her tone reflects her frustration.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • This plan reflects our goals.
  • His face reflects his feelings.
  • The report reflects the facts.
क्रिया B2 action
4

Affect reputation or perception

To make people think about someone or something in a certain way.

उपयोग पैटर्न: [something] reflects well/badly on [someone/something]
समानार्थी शब्द
represent (Focuses on standing for someone/something, not always about reputation.)
विलोम शब्द
damage (Directly harms someone's reputation.)
शब्द-संयोजन
reflect well on |reflect badly on
विषय
social |communication |relationships
उदाहरण
  • Your professionalism reflects well on the whole team.
  • Such behavior reflects badly on the organization.
  • Good customer service reflects positively on the brand.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • This work reflects well on you.
  • His actions reflect badly on his team.
  • Good results reflect well on the school.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोश रूप
reflect
IPA
GB/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
US/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
शब्दांश और ज़ोर
re - flect (2 शब्दांश)
Stress on 2nd syllable (flect)
शब्द रूप
Verb
  • Base: reflect
  • 3rd Person Singular: reflects
  • Present Participle: reflecting
  • Past: reflected
शब्द परिवार
Forms
reflects verb reflecting verb reflected verb
Core family
reflection noun A2 reflective adjective B2
Related words
reflector noun reflectively adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unreflective adjective
अभिव्यक्तियाँ

reflect badly on

1
/ɹɪflˈɛkt bˈædli ˈɔn/
fixed phrase

Cause bad opinion of someone/something

To make people think negatively about someone or something.

उदाहरण
  • Rude behavior reflects badly on the whole team.
  • The scandal reflects badly on the government.

reflect on

1
/ɹɪflˈɛkt ˈɔn/
phrasal verb

Think carefully about something

To think carefully about something before making a decision or forming an opinion.

उदाहरण
  • You should reflect on your mistakes before moving forward.
  • He took a moment to reflect on what she had said.

reflect well on

1
/ɹɪflˈɛkt wˈɛl ˈɔn/
fixed phrase

Cause good opinion of someone/something

To make people think positively about someone or something.

उदाहरण
  • Her dedication reflects well on the company.
  • Helping others always reflects well on you.

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