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reflect on
[/rɪˈflɛkt ɑn/]
phrasal verb
refletir sobre
1.
to think carefully and deeply about something; to consider or ponder
She took time to reflect on her past decisions.
Ela tirou tempo para refletir sobre suas decisões passadas.
2.
to think about something in a serious way; to meditate or contemplate
After the meeting, he reflected on what had been discussed.
Após a reunião, ele refletiu sobre o que havia sido discutido.
Synonyms
contemplate
ponder
consider
think about
meditate on
muse on
deliberate
Antonyms
ignore
disregard
overlook
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
refletir sobre
most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
pensar sobre
more colloquial alternative
Portugal
reflectir sobre
uses older spelling; equivalent meaning
Portugal
ponderar sobre
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
reflect on one's mistakes
reflect on the past
take time to reflect on something
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