reflect
gb/ɹɪflˈɛkt/ us/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 1000
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
B1
action
1
Send back light or image
To send light, heat, sound, or an image back from a surface.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[surface] reflects [light/sound/image]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reflect' with 'refract', which means to bend light as it passes through something.
Visawe
mirror (Emphasizes showing a clear image like a mirror.)
Vinyume
absorb (Means to take in energy or light instead of sending it back.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
reflect light
|reflect sound
|reflect heat
|reflect an image
Mada
science
|daily life
|nature
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The mirror reflects my face.
- Water reflects the sky.
- The wall reflects the sound.
- This glass reflects the sun.
Kitenzi
B2
action
2
Think carefully about something
To think carefully about something.
Muundo wa matumizi:
reflect on [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners confuse 'reflect on' with 'reflex', which is unrelated.
Visawe
ponder (More formal and literary in tone.)
Vinyume
ignore (To not think about or consider something.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
reflect on experience
|reflect deeply
|reflect thoughtfully
Mada
emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I need time to reflect on my plan.
- He reflected on his mistake.
- We reflect on our past work.
Kitenzi
formal
B2
action
3
Show or represent something
To show a quality, attitude, or situation.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] reflects [quality/attitude/situation]
Visawe
indicate (More neutral and factual in tone.)
Vinyume
conceal (To hide or keep something from being seen or known.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
reflect values
|reflect reality
|reflect culture
Mada
business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- His actions reflect his commitment to the project.
- The report reflects the company's financial health.
- Her tone reflects her frustration.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This plan reflects our goals.
- His face reflects his feelings.
- The report reflects the facts.
Kitenzi
B2
action
4
Affect reputation or perception
To make people think about someone or something in a certain way.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] reflects well/badly on [someone/something]
Visawe
represent (Focuses on standing for someone/something, not always about reputation.)
Vinyume
damage (Directly harms someone's reputation.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
reflect well on
|reflect badly on
Mada
social
|communication
|relationships
Mifano
- Your professionalism reflects well on the whole team.
- Such behavior reflects badly on the organization.
- Good customer service reflects positively on the brand.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This work reflects well on you.
- His actions reflect badly on his team.
- Good results reflect well on the school.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
reflect
IPA
GB/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
US/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
Silabi na mkazo
re - flect (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (flect)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: reflect
- 3rd Person Singular: reflects
- Present Participle: reflecting
- Past: reflected
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
reflect badly on
1/ɹɪflˈɛkt bˈædli ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
Cause bad opinion of someone/something
To make people think negatively about someone or something.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- Her dedication reflects well on the company.
- Helping others always reflects well on you.