Definition of: reflect

(ri·flekt′) v.t.
1. To turn or throw back, as rays of light, heat, or sound.
2. To give back an image of; mirror.
3. To cause to rebound or return; cast: He reflects credit on his teacher.
4. Obs. To bend or fold back.
—v.i.
5. To send back rays, as of light or heat.
6. To return in rays: The light reflects into my eyes.
7. To give back an image; also, to be mirrored.
8. To think carefully; ponder.
9. To bring blame, discredit, etc.: with on or upon. See synonyms under CONSIDER, DELIBERATE, MUSE. [<OF reflecter <L reflectere <re- back + flectere bend]