FIGURE ON Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

figure on

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Definition of figure on

as in plan

to have in mind as a purpose or goal Let's figure on leaving around 6:30.

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as in consider

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) We figure on a few setbacks along the way.

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as in rely

to place reliance or trust She figures on her friends to come through when she needs them.

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Instead, leaders need to take into account how governance helps improve operational efficiency.

— Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The new analysis takes into account how much health care costs have risen in the time between the two studies, as well the aging American population and other changes to health care policy.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of take into account

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Alonso’s Chelsea have been busy enough in the transfer market; now, the new head coach will need to take account of an even more unusual circumstance when assessing his squad for the new season.

— Simon Johnson, New York Times, 31 July 2026
The parliamentary finance committee had said the revision took account of the economic impact of Middle East conflict impact and higher copper and cobalt price assumptions.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of take account of

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