reflect on

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To think carefully about (something), and give it due consideration.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nghĩ kỹ về điều gì đó và xem xét nó một cách cẩn thận

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

She reflected on her country's role in history.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To access details of (a data type, etc.) at run-time using reflection.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

truy cập chi tiết của (một kiểu dữ liệu, v.v.) tại thời điểm chạy bằng phản xạ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To give an impression of (used with an adverb).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gây ấn tượng về (dùng với trạng từ)

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “reflect on” mean?

To think carefully about (something), and give it due consideration.

Is “reflect on” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.