reckon
Translation
to think, to suppose, to calculate, to consider
Examples
I reckon it will rain tomorrow.
I reckon it will rain tomorrow.
The cost was reckoned at £500.
The cost was reckoned at $500.
She is reckoned to be the best player.
She is reckoned to be the best player.
Grammar Patterns
((that-clause)) to think or suppose (that sth. is the case) I reckon he'll be late.
((sth.)) ((at sth.)) to calculate (sth.) at (a value) The cost was reckoned at $500.
((sb./sth.)) ((to be sth.)) to consider (sb./sth.) to be (sth.) She is reckoned to be the best.
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Etymology
From Old English 'gerecenian' meaning 'to explain, arrange'. Related to German 'rechnen' (to calculate).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-counting' or 're-calculating' something in your head, which leads to an opinion. It's often associated with Southern or rural American dialects.