1.  calculate(v = verb.cognition) cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out - make a mathematical calculation or computation;
is one way to reason
Derived forms adjective calculable₁, noun calculation₁, noun calculation₂, noun calculator₂, noun calculator₁, noun calculus₃
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE

2.  calculate(v = verb.cognition) count on, estimate, figure, forecast, reckon - judge to be probable;
is one way to evaluate, judge, pass judgment
Derived forms adjective calculable₁, noun calculation₁
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE

3.  calculate(v = verb.possession) account - keep an account of;
Derived forms noun calculation₁, noun calculation₂
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s PP

4.  calculate(v = verb.communication) forecast - predict in advance;
is one way to anticipate, call, forebode, foretell, predict, prognosticate, promise
Derived forms adjective calculable₁, noun calculation₁, noun calculation₃, adjective calculative₁
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE

5.  calculate(v = verb.cognition) aim, direct - specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public;
is one way to designate, destine, intend, specify
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

6.  calculate(v = verb.cognition) bet, count, depend, look, reckon - 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"
is one way to bank, rely, swear, trust
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody

1.  To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute. [1913 Webster]
"A calencar exacity calculated than any othe." [1913 Webster]

2.  To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of; as, to calculate or cast one's nativity. [1913 Webster]
"A cunning man did calculate my birth." [1913 Webster]

3.  To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end; as, to calculate a system of laws for the government and protection of a free people. [1913 Webster]
"[Religion] is . . . calculated for our benefit." [1913 Webster]

4.  To plan; to expect; to think.

   To make a calculation; to forecast consequences; to estimate; to compute. [1913 Webster]
"The strong passions, whether good or bad, never calculate." [1913 Webster]

calculate, v.
1 tr. ascertain or determine beforehand, esp. by mathematics or by reckoning.
2 tr. plan deliberately.
3 intr. (foll. by on, upon) rely on; make an essential part of one's reckoning (calculated on a quick response).
4 tr. US colloq. suppose, believe.

Derivative:
calculative adj.

Etymology:
LL calculare (as CALCULUS)

VB  intend, purpose, design, mean, have to, propose to oneself, harbor a design, have in view, have in contemplation, have in one's eye, have in petto, have an eye to, bid for, labor for, be after, aspire after, endeavor after, be at, aim at, drive at, point at, level at, aspire at, take aim, set before oneself, study to, take upon oneself, take into one's head, meditate, contemplate of, think of, dream of, talk of, premeditate, compass, calculate, destine, destinate, propose, project, have a mind to, desire, pursue.

VB  number, count, tally, tell, call over, run over, take an account of, enumerate, muster, poll, recite, recapitulate, sum, sum up, cast up, tell off, score, cipher, compute, calculate, suppute, add, subtract, multiply, divide, extract roots, algebraize, check, prove, demonstrate, balance, audit, overhaul, take stock, affix numbers to, page, amount to, add up to, come to.

VB  make inquiry, inquire, ask, seek, search, look for, look about for, look out for, scan, reconnoiter, explore, sound, rummage, ransack, pry, peer, look round, look over, go over, look through, go through, spy, overhaul, ask about, inquire about, scratch the head, slap the forehead, look into every hole and corner, peer into every hole and corner, pry into every hole and corner, nose, trace up, search out, hunt down, hunt out, fish out, ferret out, unearth, leave no stone unturned, seek a clue, seek a clew, hunt, track, trail, mouse, dodge, trace, follow the trail, follow the scent, pursue, beat up one's quarters, fish for, feel for, investigate, take up an inquiry, institute an inquiry, pursue an inquiry, follow up an inquiry, conduct an inquiry, carry on an inquiry, carry out an inquiry, prosecute an inquiry, look at, look into, preexamine, discuss, canvass, agitate, examine, study, consider, calculate, dip into, dive into, delve into, go deep into, make sure of, probe, sound, fathom, probe to the bottom, probe to the quick, scrutinize, analyze, anatomize, dissect, parse, resolve, sift, winnow, view in all its phases, try in all its phases, thresh out, bring in question, bring into question, subject to examination, put to the proof, audit, tax, pass in review, take into consideration, take counsel, question, demand, put the question, pop the question, propose the question, propound the question, moot the question, start the question, raise the question, stir the question, suggest the question, put forth the question, ventilate the question, grapple with the question, go into a question, question, put to the question, interrogate, pump, subject to interrogation, subject to examination, cross-question, cross-examine, press for an answer, give the third degree, put to the inquisition, dodge, catechize, require an answer, pick the brains of, suck the brains of, feel the pulse, get the lay of the land, see how the wind is blowing, put one's ear to the ground, be in question, undergo examination.

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