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reckon

verb [T] (CONSIDER)
 
 
/ˈrek.ən/

Definition

to consider or have the opinion that something is as stated: I don't reckon much to (US of) their chances of winning (= I do not think they will win). She was widely reckoned (to be) the best actress of her generation.Imagining and conceiving
(Definition of reckon verb (CONSIDER) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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