to think carefully and deeply about something
to stop and think seriously about something
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to think deeply and carefully about something, especially an experience, idea, or event
"After the meeting, I took a walk to reflect on what had been said."
As I reflect on the many people who’ve shaped my life and my values, I know how lucky I am.
— Michelle Obama, public speeches/interviews
to bend thought back onto something
to stop and think seriously about something
Common in writing, education, and thoughtful speech. It often suggests calm, deliberate thinking about past events or important ideas.
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