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The past tense form of 'reflect' is reflected. Example: She reflected on her past mistakes. (She reflected on her past mistakes.)
Definition of “reflect”
- to think deeply or carefully about something
- to show or express a particular emotion, quality, or characteristic
- to mirror or give back an image or sound
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | reflected |
| Past Continuous | reflecting |
| Past Perfect | reflected |
Example
The lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
Example
She reflected on her journey and how far she had come.
Example
The mirror was reflecting the sunlight into the room.
Example
He was reflecting on the meaning of life.
Example
By the time they arrived, the moon had reflected its light on the water.
Example
She had reflected on her choices before making a decision.
