■ verb
1》 (of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it.
↘(of a mirror or shiny surface) show an image of.
2》 embody or represent in a faithful or appropriate way: the letters ~ all aspects of his life.
↘( ~ well/badly on ) bring about a good or bad impression of.
3》 ( ~ on/upon ) think deeply or carefully about.
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~er or L. ~ere , from re- 'back' + flectere 'to bend'.