reckon with
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To settle accounts or claims with.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
After a long time, the lord of those seruants commeth, and reckoneth with them.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reckon with” mean?
To settle accounts or claims with.
Is “reckon with” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.