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to reflect on
[phrase form: reflect]
01
to think carefully and deeply about something
Transitive: to reflect on an issue
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
on
Base verb
reflect
Present tense
reflect on
3rd person singular
reflects on
Present participle
reflecting on
Past simple
reflected on
Past participle
reflected on
Examples
He liked to reflect on his past achievements when he reached a milestone.
02
to have an influence on people's opinion of someone or something, often in a negative manner
Transitive: to reflect on sth
Examples
The scandal involving the company 's CEO began to reflect on the company's reputation.
03
to be displayed as a duplicate light or image on a surface
Transitive: to reflect on a surface
Examples
The sun 's rays reflect on the ocean, creating a shimmering effect.
