ADV
- dimly, dully
- The sun reflected dully off the stone walls. (figurative) In Milton's poem, Satan, even after his fall, dimly reflects his former glory
- back
PREP
- from
- The screen reflects light from the sun
- off
ADV
- clearly
- directly
- accurately, closely, correctly, faithfully, well
- Does this opinion poll accurately reflect the public mood?
- adequately
- The punishment should adequately reflect the revulsion felt by most people for this appalling crime
- merely, simply
- This year's budget simply reflects the fact that we have fewer people out of work
- not necessarily
- The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of the editor
VERB + REFLECT
- be designed to
- The exhibition is designed to reflect the diversity of the nation and its regions
PREP
- in
- The condition of the house is reflected in its low price
ADV
- bitterly, gloomily, ruefully, wryly
- reflecting ruefully that the great American dollar didn't buy as much as it used to
VERB + REFLECT
- pause to
- leave sb to
- He was left to reflect on the implications of his decision
PREP
- on/upon
- She paused to reflect on what she had achieved
PHRASES
- time to reflect
- I need time to reflect
