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reckon

[rek-uhn] / ˈrɛk ən /
VERB
add up; evaluate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
calculate look upon take account of
STRONG
account appraise approximate call cast cipher compute conjecture consider count deem enumerate esteem estimate figure foot gauge guess hold judge number place put rate regard square sum tally tot total tote view
WEAK
count heads count noses figure out keep tabs run down think of tick off tot up tote up
Antonyms
STRONG
abandon cancel disbelieve displace disregard estimate forget guess ignore receive remove stop subtract take
WEAK
neglect
VERB
suppose, imagine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
surmise
STRONG
assume believe conjecture expect fancy gather guess suspect take think understand
WEAK
bank on bargain for be of the opinion build on count on depend on plan on rely on trust in
Antonyms
STRONG
disbelieve misunderstand
WEAK
subtract

Example Sentences

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“But I reckon I’ve been doing it most of my life.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“In this scenario, we reckon global refined product margins could approach $100 to $150 alongside $150 crude prices resulting in finished product prices that would be 200% to 300% above the prewar level.”

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

After experiencing “heavy personal news,” as you put it, one of the most painful realities to reckon with is that life does go on.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

"We reckon we'll have forked out an extra £12,000 by the time we leave," Andrea says.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

“Seems like just yesterday, but I reckon it wasn’t,” he said.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.