reckoned

[ˈrɛkənd]

reckoned Definition

• 1. to calculate or estimate something
• 2. to consider or regard someone or something in a particular way

Using reckoned: Examples

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

• Example

  I reckon we'll need about 20 more chairs for the party.

• Example

  He is reckoned to be one of the best surgeons in the country.

• Example

  The company's profits were reckoned at $10 million last year.

• Example

  She was reckoned among the most influential people in the industry.

• Example

  I reckon it's time for us to leave now.

reckoned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reckoned

• calculate
• estimate
• compute
• evaluate
• appraise

Antonyms for reckoned

• disregard
• ignore
• neglect

Phrases with reckoned

• reckon with

  to take into account or deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation or person

  Example

  The government will have to reckon with the growing public discontent.

• reckon without

  to fail to consider or take into account someone or something

  Example

  He thought he could win the game easily, but he had reckoned without the other team's star player.

• reckon on/upon

  to rely on or expect something to happen

  Example

  We were reckoning on good weather for the picnic, but it started raining.

Origins of reckoned

from Old English 'recenian', meaning 'to explain'

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Summary: reckoned in Brief

The verb 'reckoned' [ˈrɛkənd] means to calculate or estimate something, or to consider or regard someone or something in a particular way. It can be used in phrases like 'reckon with,' meaning to deal with a difficult situation, and 'reckon on/upon,' meaning to rely on or expect something to happen. Examples include 'I reckon we'll need about 20 more chairs for the party' and 'He is reckoned to be one of the best surgeons in the country.'