reckon

verb
UK: /ˈrekən/
US: /ˈrekən/

  1. To think or believe something.

    1. I reckon it will rain today.
    2. Do you reckon they'll ever get back together after such a fight?

  2. To calculate or estimate a number or amount.

    1. I reckon the total cost to be about $50.
    2. The accountant had to reckon the expenses for the entire quarter carefully.

  3. To consider or regard someone or something in a particular way.

    1. She is reckoned to be the best player.
    2. The old bridge is reckoned a local landmark, appearing in many paintings.

Synonyms

think calculate believe judge suppose consider estimate
reckon intransitive-verb

  1. To have an opinion.

    1. I reckon that's a good idea.
    2. Well, I reckon that we should leave early to avoid the traffic.
reckon phrasal-verb

  1. To depend or rely on something

    1. You can reckon on my support.
    2. We're reckoning on good weather for the outdoor concert next weekend.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reckon" in English means: To think or believe something., To calculate or estimate a number or amount., To consider or regard someone or something in a particular way..

The phonetic transcription of "reckon" is /ˈrekən/ in British English and /ˈrekən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reckon": think, calculate, believe, judge, suppose, consider, estimate.

Example usage of "reckon": "I reckon it will rain today.". More examples on the page.