Meaning

• To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

  "A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."

• To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.

  "The moonlight reflected from the surface of water."

• To mirror, or show the image of something.

  "The shop window reflected his image as he walked past."

• To be mirrored.

  "His image reflected from the shop window as he walked past."

• To agree with; to closely follow.

  "Entries in English dictionaries aim to reflect common usage."

• To give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.

  "The teacher's ability reflects well on the school."

• To think seriously; to ponder or consider.

  "People do that sort of thing every day, without ever stopping to reflect on the consequences."