Puddles reflect the city lights.

Meaning: The small pools of water on the ground are reflecting the lights from the city.

Choice of Words: Puddles: small pools of water that collect on the ground after rain. Reflect: to send back light, heat, or sound. City lights: the lights that are used in cities to light up the streets and buildings.

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Puddles mirror the city lights.

Meaning: This means that the puddles are showing the image of the city lights on their surface, like a mirror.

Choice of Words: Mirror means to copy or reflect something. City lights refers to the bright lights found in cities, like streetlights, car headlights, and building lights. When you put them together, "Puddles mirror the city lights" means that the puddles are reflecting the light from the city.

Puddles imitate the city lights.

Meaning: This means that the puddles are trying to look like the city lights by reflecting their light.

Choice of Words: Imitate means to copy or mimic something. City lights refers to the bright lights found in cities, like streetlights, car headlights, and building lights. When you put them together, "Puddles imitate the city lights" means that the puddles are copying the way the city lights look.

Puddles show off the city lights.

Meaning: This means that the puddles are making the city lights look more impressive and eye-catching by reflecting their light.

Choice of Words: Show off means to display or present something in a way that draws attention to it. City lights refers to the bright lights found in cities, like streetlights, car headlights, and building lights. When you put them together, "Puddles show off the city lights" means that the puddles are making the city lights look more noticeable.

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