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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Reflexive :: Reflexive (a.) Having for its direct object a pronoun which refers to the agent or subject as its antecedent; -- said of certain verbs; as, the witness perjured himself; I bethought myself. Applied also to pronouns of this class; reciprocal; reflective..
Cosmorama :: Cosmorama (n.) An exhibition in which a series of views in various parts of the world is seen reflected by mirrors through a series of lenses, with such illumination, etc., as will make the views most closely represent reality..
Adularia :: Adularia (n.) A transparent or translucent variety of common feldspar, or orthoclase, which often shows pearly opalescent reflections; -- called by lapidaries moonstone..
Skit :: Skit (v. t.) To cast reflections on; to asperse.
Reflection :: Reflection (n.) A part reflected, or turned back, at an angle; as, the reflection of a membrane..
Rubythroat :: Rubythroat (n.) Any one of numerous species of humming birds belonging to Trochilus, Calypte, Stellula, and allies, in which the male has on the throat a brilliant patch of red feathers having metallic reflections; esp., the common humming bird of the Eastern United States (Trochilus colubris)..
Squid :: Squib (v. i.) To throw squibs; to utter sarcatic or severe reflections; to contend in petty dispute; as, to squib a little debate..
Glossy :: Glossy (superl.) Smooth and shining; reflecting luster from a smooth surface; highly polished; lustrous; as, glossy silk; a glossy surface..
Fancy :: Fancy (n.) An opinion or notion formed without much reflection; caprice; whim; impression.
Aim :: Aim (v. t.) To direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object; as, to aim a musket or an arrow, the fist or a blow (at something); to aim a satire or a reflection (at some person or vice)..
Reflectible :: Reflectible (a.) Capable of being reflected, or thrown back; reflexible..
Skit :: Skit (n.) A reflection; a jeer or gibe; a sally; a brief satire; a squib.
Reflectingly :: Reflectingly (adv.) With reflection; also, with censure; reproachfully..
Macrometer :: Macrometer (n.) An instrument for determining the size or distance of inaccessible objects by means of two reflectors on a common sextant.
Reflection :: Reflection (n.) That which is produced by reflection.
Diorama :: Diorama (n.) A mode of scenic representation, invented by Daguerre and Bouton, in which a painting is seen from a distance through a large opening. By a combination of transparent and opaque painting, and of transmitted and reflected light, and by contrivances such as screens and shutters, much diversity of scenic effect is produced..
Moralization :: Moralization (n.) The act of moralizing; moral reflections or discourse.
Regard :: Regard (v. t.) Consideration; thought; reflection; heed.
Reflex :: Reflex (n.) Reflection; the light reflected from an illuminated surface to one in shade.
Lustre :: Lustre (n.) The appearance of the surface of a mineral as affected by, or dependent upon, peculiarities of its reflecting qualities..
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