reflects on
Considers at length
Reflects on means to think carefully or deeply about something, usually over time: She reflected on her childhood, He paused to reflect on what had happened.
The phrase suggests contemplation rather than quick judgment.
It can also mean to affect someone's reputation or character, usually negatively: His behavior reflects poorly on the whole department.
- ruminatesThinks deeply, repeatedly
- mulls overThinks about carefully
- ponderThink deeply about
- forgivesCeases to blame
- introspectiveExamining one's own mind
soul searching · reconciles · contemplation · looks back · journals · takes stock · regrets · learns · deliberates · consideration · appreciates · reviews · reminisces · meditation · evaluates · analyzes · reasons · laments
reflects onjumps to conclusions
Decides before having proof
shoots from the hip · knee-jerk reaction · snaps · blurts out · flies off the handle
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