reflect
gb/ɹɪflˈɛkt/ us/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1000
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
1
Send back light or image
To send light, heat, sound, or an image back from a surface.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[surface] reflects [light/sound/image]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reflect' with 'refract', which means to bend light as it passes through something.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
mirror (Emphasizes showing a clear image like a mirror.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
absorb (Means to take in energy or light instead of sending it back.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
reflect light
|reflect sound
|reflect heat
|reflect an image
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
|daily life
|nature
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The mirror reflects my face.
- Water reflects the sky.
- The wall reflects the sound.
- This glass reflects the sun.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
action
2
Think carefully about something
To think carefully about something.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
reflect on [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Some learners confuse 'reflect on' with 'reflex', which is unrelated.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
ponder (More formal and literary in tone.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
ignore (To not think about or consider something.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
reflect on experience
|reflect deeply
|reflect thoughtfully
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I need time to reflect on my plan.
- He reflected on his mistake.
- We reflect on our past work.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
formal
B2
action
3
Show or represent something
To show a quality, attitude, or situation.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] reflects [quality/attitude/situation]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
indicate (More neutral and factual in tone.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
conceal (To hide or keep something from being seen or known.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
reflect values
|reflect reality
|reflect culture
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- His actions reflect his commitment to the project.
- The report reflects the company's financial health.
- Her tone reflects her frustration.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- This plan reflects our goals.
- His face reflects his feelings.
- The report reflects the facts.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
action
4
Affect reputation or perception
To make people think about someone or something in a certain way.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] reflects well/badly on [someone/something]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
represent (Focuses on standing for someone/something, not always about reputation.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
damage (Directly harms someone's reputation.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
reflect well on
|reflect badly on
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
social
|communication
|relationships
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Your professionalism reflects well on the whole team.
- Such behavior reflects badly on the organization.
- Good customer service reflects positively on the brand.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- This work reflects well on you.
- His actions reflect badly on his team.
- Good results reflect well on the school.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
reflect
IPA
GB/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
US/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
re - flect (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (flect)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Verb
- Base: reflect
- 3rd Person Singular: reflects
- Present Participle: reflecting
- Past: reflected
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
reflect badly on
1/ɹɪflˈɛkt bˈædli ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
Cause bad opinion of someone/something
To make people think negatively about someone or something.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Her dedication reflects well on the company.
- Helping others always reflects well on you.