reckon
//ˈrekən//
Translation
think, suppose
Definition
When you 'reckon' something, you form a belief or opinion about it, often based on reasoning or experience. This verb is commonly used in informal contexts to express a personal view or assumption, similar to 'think' or 'believe'. For example, someone might say 'I reckon it's going to rain' to indicate their guess about the weather.
Example
“I reckon we should leave now to avoid traffic.”
I think we should leave now to avoid traffic.
“She reckons the project will be finished by Friday.”
She believes the project will be finished by Friday.
“Do you reckon he's telling the truth?”
Do you suppose he's telling the truth?
“They reckon the price will go up next month.”
They think the price will increase next month.
“I reckon it's too late to change the plan now.”
I believe it's too late to change the plan now.
“He reckons she is the best candidate for the job.”
He thinks she is the best candidate for the job.
“We reckon the meeting will last about an hour.”
We suppose the meeting will last about an hour.
“I don't reckon they'll accept our offer.”
I don't think they'll accept our offer.
“She reckons it's a good idea to start early.”
She believes it's a good idea to start early.
“They reckon the movie was better than the book.”
They think the movie was better than the book.
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