reckon

To think that something is true or likely.

• I reckon she is right.
• What do you reckon we should do?
• He reckoned it would rain later.

How to use it: reckon that… (I reckon that she is right.); reckon someone/something will… (We reckon the train will be late.)

Similar words: think, suppose, believe

Common phrases: reckon that, reckon so, reckon someone will, reckon someone is

To deal with a person or problem that is powerful, serious, or difficult to ignore.

• We must reckon with this threat.
• Their new striker is a force to be reckoned with.
• The government had to reckon with growing public anger.

How to use it: reckon with someone/something (We must reckon with a powerful opponent.); a force to be reckoned with (Their new team is a force to be reckoned with.)

Similar words: deal with, face

Common phrases: reckon with something, reckon with someone, force to reckon

To expect something to happen and make plans based on it.

• We reckon on your help.
• They had not reckoned on such a long delay.
• Are you reckoning on staying another night?

How to use it: reckon on something (We reckoned on good weather.); reckon on doing something (She reckoned on finishing before lunch.)

Similar words: expect, count on

Common phrases: reckon on something, reckon on help, reckon on doing

To work out or estimate a number, cost, or value.

• We reckoned the total cost.
• She reckons the journey at three hours.
• Have you reckoned how much fuel we will need?

How to use it: reckon something at something (They reckon the repairs at two thousand pounds.)

Similar words: calculate, estimate, count

Common phrases: reckon the cost, reckon something at, reckon the total