reckon

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer le fait de calculer, d'estimer ou de considérer quelque chose, impliquant souvent une opinion personnelle ou une croyance.

A verb used to express the act of calculating, estimating, or considering something, often implying a personal opinion or belief.

1. Believe or supposeB1informalbritish

   To think or have an opinion about something.

   Estimer, supposer

   • I reckon it's going to rain later.
   • She reckons he's the best candidate for the job.
   • Do you reckon we'll finish on time?

   Synonymesassumebelieveconsiderdeemfigureguessholdimaginejudgesupposethink

   Antonymesdisbelievedistrustdoubtquestionsuspect

2. Judge to be probableB1informalbritish

   To consider something as likely or probable.

   juger probable

   • I reckon the train will be late.
   • They reckon the project will take three months.
   • He reckons the price will go up soon.

   Synonymesassumebelieveconjecturefigureguesssupposesurmisethink

3. Deem to beB2formal

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

   Considérer comme

   • She is reckoned to be one of the best lawyers in the city.
   • The film is reckoned a masterpiece by critics.
   • He was reckoned an expert in his field.

   Synonymesconsidercountdeemesteemholdjudgerateregardseeview

4. Calculate or computeB2formal

   To perform a mathematical calculation or computation.

   Calculer ou compter

   • He reckoned the total cost of the repairs.
   • She quickly reckoned the distance between the two cities.
   • The accountant reckoned the annual expenses.

   Synonymescalculatecomputecountfiguretallytotalwork out

5. Have faith or confidence inB2informalbritish

   To rely on or trust someone or something.

   avoir confiance en

   • You can reckon on his support when you need it.
   • They reckon on her experience to lead the team.
   • We reckon on the weather being good for the picnic.

   Synonymesdependrelytrust

   Antonymesdistrustdoubtmistrustsuspect

6. Take account ofC1formal

   To consider or include something when making a judgment or decision.

   prendre en compte

   • You must reckon with the possibility of delays.
   • The plan reckons for unexpected expenses.
   • We need to reckon in the cost of materials.

   Synonymesallow forconsidercountincludetake into account

   Antonymesdisregardexcludeignoreneglectomitoverlook