figure on
Britishverb
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to depend on (support or help)
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to take into consideration
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Depend on, count on, as in We figured on your support .
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Take into consideration, expect, as in We figured on his being late .
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Plan, as in We'll figure on leaving at noon . All three colloquial usages date from about 1900.
Example Sentences
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A major figure on the Italian music scene, Da Vinci "could appeal to the traditional audience, who only follow the contest on television on the night of the event", Dias-das-Almas said.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
The government has set an interim target of 65% by March 2026 and we'll get that figure on Thursday 14 May.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The 6-foot-6 Matarazzo cut an imposing figure on the sideline, and his players bought into his high-energy style immediately.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
This was a heartfelt triumph for the towering tournament most outstanding player who overcame mental health issues to become the toughest figure on the floor.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
A scarlet-clad figure on a broomstick, moving so fast it was blurred, shot out onto the field from an entrance far below, to wild applause from the Bulgarian supporters.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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