<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface</li><li>to give back or show an image of; mirror</li><li>(of an act or its result) to serve to cast or bring (credit, discredit, etc.) on its performer</li><li>to reproduce; show</li><li>to throw or cast back; cause to return or rebound</li></ul><p><strong>Examples</strong></p><ul><li>The mirror reflected the light onto the wall.</li><li>Her bitterness reflects gloom on all her family.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to be turned or cast back, as light</li><li>to be reflected or mirrored</li><li>to think, ponder, or meditate; to reflect on one's virtues and faults</li><li>to serve or tend to bring reproach or discredit by association</li></ul><p><strong>Examples</strong></p><ul><li>His crimes reflected on the whole community.</li><li>The test reflects well on your abilities.</li></ul>