to think carefully and thoughtfully about something
to think seriously about something for a while
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
to consider something deeply and carefully
"The book invites readers to reflect upon the meaning of freedom."
It is when we are in transition that we are most completely alive. Reflect upon it.
— William Bridges, writings on transition
to direct thought upon something
to think seriously about something for a while
This is very close in meaning to 'reflect on' but sounds more formal and is more common in essays, speeches, and literary contexts.
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