reflect on
Mull it over
To reflect on something is to think carefully about it, usually looking back: I've been reflecting on what you said.
The phrase suggests deliberate, unhurried consideration rather than quick reaction.
You might reflect on a decision, a relationship, or your own behavior.
The related noun is reflection: Upon reflection, I changed my mind.
- ponderThink deeply about
- contemplateConsider something thoroughly
- considerThink about carefully
- chew onConsider at length
- introspectObserve one's own mind
think about · pause · give pause · ruminate · sit with · evaluate · meditate · deliberate · deep thought · hindsight · self-awareness · soul-searching · analyze · reminisce · take stock · muse · assess · self-examination
reflect onsnap judgment
Rapid evaluation without deliberation
jump to conclusions · shoot from the hip · knee-jerk reaction · wing it
reflect ongloss over
Minimize or conceal flaws
ignore · disregard · skim over · overlook · brush aside