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reckon with

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈrɛkən wɪð/ · UK /ˈrekən wɪð/

reckon with means: To deal with a person or problem that cannot easily be ignored.

verb

DEAL WITHC1

To deal with a person or problem that cannot easily be ignored.

  • We have serious problems to reckon with.
  • The young player is a force to be reckoned with.
  • They finally reckoned with the consequences of their decision.

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 someone, reckon with something, force to reckon with

ALLOW FORC1

To consider something because it may affect what happens.

  • We had not reckoned with the snow.
  • You should reckon with higher costs next year.
  • Had they reckoned with such strong resistance?

How to use it: reckon with something (You must reckon with possible delays.)

Similar words: take into account, allow for

Opposites: disregard

Common phrases: reckon with something, reckon with delays, reckon with resistance

SETTLE ACCOUNTSC2

To agree what is owed and settle payments or claims with someone.

  • We must reckon with our creditors.
  • He reckoned with the merchant before leaving town.
  • They will reckon with each claimant separately.

How to use it: reckon with someone (The merchant must reckon with his creditors.)

Similar words: settle accounts with

Common phrases: reckon with someone, reckon with creditors

Questions about reckon with

What does reckon with mean?

To deal with a person or problem that cannot easily be ignored.

What is reckon with in other languages?

Türkçe: baş etmek · Español: hacer frente a · Français: faire face à · Deutsch: sich auseinandersetzen mit · Italiano: affrontare · 日本語: 対処する

How do you pronounce reckon with?

In American English /ˈrɛkən wɪð/; in British English /ˈrekən wɪð/.

How do you use reckon with in a sentence?

We have serious problems to reckon with. The young player is a force to be reckoned with.

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