Reckon Definition & Meaning
reckon
- verb
- expect, believe, or suppose; "I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel"; "I thought to find her in a bad state"; "he didn't think to find her in the kitchen"; "I guess she is angry at me for standing her up"
- judge to be probable
- deem to be; "She views this quite differently from me"; "I consider her to be shallow"; "I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do"
- make a mathematical calculation or computation
- have faith or confidence in; "you can count on me to help you any time"; "Look to your friends for support"; "You can bet on that!"; "Depend on your family in times of crisis"
- take account of; "You have to reckon with our opponents"; "Count on the monsoon"
"Reckon" in song lyrics
See how reckon is used in real songs:
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"A seasoned veteran, an ego reckon"
Brother Ali f/ Slug — Blah Blah Blah -
"Do you reckon? I reckon"
Haystak — Reckon -
"Cause they've been told, time after time and it's still reckon"
Krayzie Bone — Mangled
Words that rhyme with reckon
Usage tips for "reckon"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "reckon" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for reckon to find words that pair well.