reflect; report; response
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesverb
to reflect; to mirror; to show the essence of
Used for art, literature, or any medium that depicts reality or captures the nature of things.
This film reflects the real lives of people at the bottom of society.
This painting well reflects the artist's inner loneliness.
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The statistical data reflects the economic growth trend.
The students' performance reflects the teacher's teaching ability.
verb
to report; to inform; to give feedback
formalUsed in formal or bureaucratic contexts to report problems, suggestions, or information to authorities.
The residents reported the community's safety issues to the neighborhood office.
You should promptly report any opinions to the leadership.
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He has already reported the latest market changes upwards.
Customers often report their dissatisfaction via the hotline.
verb/noun
to respond; reaction; (biological/psychological) response
technicalUsed in psychology, biology, or medicine to describe an organism's response to stimuli. Can also be used more generally for any quick reaction.
This medication may cause an allergic reaction.
Pavlov's conditioning experiment studied the physiological responses of dogs.
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His reaction to this sudden incident was very quick.
Phototropism in plants is a type of biological response.