Definition of reflect

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Reflect (v. i.) To throw back light, heat, or the like; to return rays or beams..

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Shadow :: Shadow (n.) A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water..
Rumination :: Rumination (n.) The state of being disposed to ruminate or ponder; deliberate meditation or reflection.
Asterism :: Asterism (n.) An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted light, as some mica..
Surmised :: Surmise (n.) Reflection; thought.
Resonance :: Resonance (n.) A prolongation or increase of any sound, either by reflection, as in a cavern or apartment the walls of which are not distant enough to return a distinct echo, or by the production of vibrations in other bodies, as a sounding-board, or the bodies of musical instruments..
Roast :: Roast (v. t.) To cook by exposure to radiant heat before a fire; as, to roast meat on a spit, or in an oven open toward the fire and having reflecting surfaces within; also, to cook in a close oven..
Backwards :: Backwards (adv.) By way of reflection; reflexively.
Catadioptrical :: Catadioptrical (a.) Pertaining to, produced by, or involving, both the reflection and refraction of light; as, a catadioptric light..
Incident :: Incident (a.) Falling or striking upon, as a ray of light upon a reflecting surface..
Looking-glass :: Looking-glass (n.) A mirror made of glass on which has been placed a backing of some reflecting substance, as quicksilver..
Headlight :: Headlight (n.) A light, with a powerful reflector, placed at the head of a locomotive, or in front of it, to throw light on the track at night, or in going through a dark tunnel..
Larungoscope :: Larungoscope (n.) An instrument, consisting of an arrangement of two mirrors, for reflecting light upon the larynx, and for examining its image..
Cast :: Cast (v. t.) To cause to fall; to shed; to reflect; to throw; as, to cast a ray upon a screen; to cast light upon a subject..
Afterthought :: Afterthought (n.) Reflection after an act; later or subsequent thought or expedient.
Reflective :: Reflective (a.) Capable of exercising thought or judgment; as, reflective reason..
Retortion :: Retortion (v. t.) Act of retorting or throwing back; reflection or turning back.
Solemn :: Solemn (a.) Fitted to awaken or express serious reflections; marked by seriousness; serious; grave; devout; as, a solemn promise; solemn earnestness..
Reflectent :: Reflectent (a.) Reflecting; as, a reflectent body..
Girasole Girasol :: Girasole Girasol (n.) A variety of opal which is usually milk white, bluish white, or sky blue; but in a bright light it reflects a reddish color..
Reflector :: Reflector (n.) One who, or that which, reflects..
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