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Having a pattern considered attractive appearing on a section
“Figured wood is especially sought after for its distinctive texture.”
Suggested without being stated directly
In the nature of a conjecture, or based on a conjecture
Figured by mathematical calculation or computation
(took it) To have assumed
“I figure that a bodybuilder has to eat at least six times a day to grow, which is 42 meals a week.”
To have ascertained through analysis or investigation
To have ruminated or mulled over
To have imagined a possible scenario
Past tense for to come to understand, especially something abstruse
“Often, it's hard to figure what he's saying because he likes talking in riddles.”
Past tense for to have a significant part or role in a situation or process
“Carey is thus confronted with the first of many social dilemmas which are to figure in his life.”
Past tense for to be consistent with expectation
“It would figure that this great hog, this glorified genre gourmand, would want more.”
Past tense for to come to a judgment or decision on something
Past tense for to be exceptionally proficient in an activity or subject
Past tense for to make a choice from a range of possibilities
Past tense for to arrive at an answer through logic or arithmetic
Past tense for to take part in
Past tense for to give a representation, or an account of, in art or literature
Past tense for to arrange in tabular form
Past tense for to plan or put together the schedule of an event
Past tense for to amount in number to
Past tense for to appear indistinctly, especially in an exaggerated or threatening form
Past tense for to make a choice, especially for a given job, position or role
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