Englishfor English speakers
reflect
Verb
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If mathx/math reflects mathy/math, mathx/math shows or matches mathy/math, or mathx/math is affected by mathy/math.
These words didn't accurately reflect his thoughts.
Changing fashion reflected the changing population.
Greensburg's population had fallen steadily for decades, reflecting a trend in many small farming towns in Kansas.
This concept is simplistic and clearly does not reflect reality.
Attitudes towards religion also reflect historical factors.
Politicians can maintain their popularity only if their decisions reflect public preferences.
His letters began to reflect his growing anger.
The teachers' beliefs are reflected in the use of technology in the classroom.
Many of the concerns of family members reflect the need for information about the disease.
Waiting list numbers don't reflect the actual need.
Our values are reflected in and shaped by advertising.
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If mathx/math reflects mathy/math, the light from mathy/math can be seen in mathx/math.
The mirrors on the stairway reflected ladies in white, blue, and pink dresses.
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If light or sound reflects off something, it hits it and goes in a different direction.
Sunlight was reflecting off the glass.
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If you reflect about something, you think about it carefully.
In jail he's had time to reflect upon what he did and how many lives he touched through his actions.
on
Preposition
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positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above
The apple is on the table.
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at the date of
Tim was born on the 4th of July.
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along, forwards (continuing an action)
drive on, rock on
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about, dealing with the subject of
I have a book on history.
There was a World Summit on the Information Society a few weeks ago.
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touching; hanging from
I have no money on me at the moment.
I would like to eat the fruit on the trees.
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because of, due to
He was arrested on suspicion of bribery.
I contacted Joanne on a hunch that she would know about it.
The stock price increased on news of a new product.
on
Adjective
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If something is on, it is active, functioning or operating.
The television is on.
The lights are on, so it is very bright.
an
Determinative
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An (or a) is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
I just ate an apple.
It is indeed an honor to have met you today.
offer
Noun
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An offer is when you say you will do something or give something.
He wanted to buy my car, so he made me an offer of $5000.
offer
Verb
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If I offer something to you, that means I will give it to you if you want.
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If I offer to do something for you, that means I will do it for you if you want.