To bend back; turn back; cast back; throw back again.Hence, figuratively, to bend the will of; persuade.To cause to return or to throw off after striking or falling on any surface, and in accordance with certain physical laws: as, to reflect light, heat, or sound; incident and reflected rays. See reflection, 2.To give back an image or likeness of; mirror.To bend or turn back; be reflected.To throw back light, heat, sound, etc.; give reflections; return rays or beams; as, a reflecting mirror or gem.To throw or turn back the thoughts upon something; think or consider seriously; revolve matters in the mind, especially in relation to conduct; ponder or meditate.To bring reproach; cast censure or blame: followed by on or upon.To shine.Synonyms To consider, meditate upon, etc. (see list under contemplate), cogitate, ruminate, study.n. A reflection.