riflettere — meaning in English
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English meaning
- debate verb To argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.
- meditate verb To sit quietly and focus the mind, often as a spiritual or relaxation practice.
- reflect verb To bounce light, sound, or an image back off a surface.
- revert verb To go back to a previous state, condition, or topic.
- think verb To use one's mind to consider, reason about, or form an opinion.
Senses
riflettere is used for these senses in English:
- debate (transitive) To consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide
- meditate (intransitive) To sit or lie down and come to a deep rest while still remaining conscious.
- reflect (transitive) To agree with; to closely follow.
- reflect (transitive) To give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.
- revert To throw back; to reflect; to reverberate.
- think (intransitive) To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
debate — full definition
- verb To argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.
- verb To think something over carefully before deciding.
- noun A formal discussion of opposing views, often ending in a vote or decision.
meditate — full definition
- verb To sit quietly and focus the mind, often as a spiritual or relaxation practice.
- verb To think deeply about something.