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figure on

VERB
intend
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aim contemplate design designate destine expect mean plan propose resolve think try
STRONG
appoint attempt connote decree dedicate denote devote endeavor essay express import indicate meditate ordain plot purpose reserve scheme signify spell strive
WEAK
add up aspire to be determined be resolved have in mind hope to look forward set apart set aside
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disbelieve disregard forget ignore neglect
STRONG
be idle dismiss misuse use waste
VERB
plan
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrange design draft form organize plot project work out
STRONG
blueprint brainstorm calculate concoct conspire contemplate contrive craft devise engineer formulate frame hatch intrigue invent map meditate outline quarterback ready represent scheme shape sketch steer trace
WEAK
bargain for block out cook up figure out fix to lay in provisions line up make arrangements reckon on rough in set out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy disarrange disorder disorganize neglect
STRONG
forget ignore

Example Sentences

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A new study aims to put a dollar figure on the total wear and tear on the country’s urban infrastructure, and arrives at $1.03 trillion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

A bearish evening star completed at the $200 figure on Nov. 12, and a 50% drawdown didn’t finish until a bullish morning star at $100 on Feb. 24.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Lord Doyle, like Lord Mandelson, has a long history as an influential figure on the right of the Labour Party.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

It will feature several of Gehry’s animal-themed sculptures, including a rarely seen stainless steel bear figure, on loan from the artist’s family.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

I didn’t figure on Dr. Spock giving me any good advice about old men who couldn’t go on without their wives.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant

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