To reflect
Example: I reflect on my day before going to sleep every night.
Definition
"To reflect" means to think deeply or carefully about something, especially one's thoughts, feelings, or experiences, often for the purpose of gaining insight or understanding. For example, you might reflect on your day to evaluate and learn from it.
Etymology
The word "to reflect" comes from the Latin verb 'reflectere,' meaning 'to bend back.' Originally, it described the physical action of light or sound bouncing back. Over time, it evolved metaphorically in philosophy to mean turning one's thoughts back upon oneself for contemplation and insight.
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"To reflect" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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