reckon

[ˈrɛkən]

reckon Definition

• 1. to think or believe something is true or probable
• 2. to calculate or estimate something

Using reckon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reckon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I reckon he'll be here soon.

• Example

  I reckon it's going to rain today.

• Example

  She reckons she can finish the project by tomorrow.

• Example

  He reckoned the cost of the repairs to be around $500.

reckon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reckon

• believe
• think
• consider
• suppose
• calculate
• estimate

Antonyms for reckon

• disbelieve
• distrust
• doubt

Phrases with reckon

• reckon with

  to take into account or deal with a particular situation or problem

  Example

  The company had to reckon with the impact of the pandemic on their business.

• reckon without

  to fail to consider or take into account a particular situation or problem

  Example

  The team had reckoned without the strong opposition from their rivals.

• I reckon so

  an informal way of saying 'I think so' or 'I believe so'

  Example

  A: Do you want to go to the movies tonight? B: I reckon so, sounds like fun.

Origins of reckon

from Old English 'gerecenian', meaning 'to count up'

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Summary: reckon in Brief

The verb 'reckon' [ˈrɛkən] means to think or believe something is true or probable, or to calculate or estimate something. It can be used in various contexts, such as 'I reckon he'll be here soon' or 'He reckoned the cost of the repairs to be around $500.' 'Reckon' also appears in phrases like 'reckon with,' meaning to deal with a particular situation, and 'I reckon so,' an informal way of saying 'I think so.'