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Detailed Synonyms for figure in English

figure:

figure [the ~] nom

  1. the figure
    the figure; the number
  2. the figure
    the figure; the shape
  3. the figure
    the posture; the stature; the figure; the shape; the build; the size
  4. the figure
    the character; the figure
  5. the figure
    the appearance; the figure; the stature; the build
  6. the figure
    the constitution; the physique; the figure; the build; the stature
  7. the figure
    the silhouette; the shape; the figure
  8. the figure
    the figure; the shape; the size; the stature; the build
  9. the figure
    the madcap; the dud; the jerk; the drip; the figure; the character; the idiot; the madman
  10. the figure
    – a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating 1
    the figure
    – a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating 1
    • figure [the ~] nom
      • she made the best score on compulsory figures1
  11. the figure
    – a decorative or artistic work 1
    the design; the pattern; the figure
    – a decorative or artistic work 1
    • design [the ~] nom
      • the coach had a design on the doors1
    • pattern [the ~] nom
    • figure [the ~] nom
  12. the figure
    – a model of a bodily form (especially of a person) 1
    the figure
    – a model of a bodily form (especially of a person) 1
    • figure [the ~] nom
      • he made a figure of Santa Claus1
  13. the figure
    – the impression produced by a person 1
    the figure
    – the impression produced by a person 1
    • figure [the ~] nom
      • he cut a fine figure1
      • a heroic figure1
  14. the figure
    – the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals 1
    the figure; the number
    – the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals 1
    • figure [the ~] nom
      • the figure was about a thousand1
    • number [the ~] nom
      • he had a number of chores to do1
      • the number of parameters is small1
  15. the figure
    – a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground 1
    the figure
    – a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground 1
  16. the figure
    – a diagram or picture illustrating textual material 1
    the figure; the fig
    – a diagram or picture illustrating textual material 1
  17. the figure
    – language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense 1
    the image; the figure; the figure of speech; the trope
    – language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense 1
  18. the figure
    – a well-known or notable person 1
    the figure; the name; the public figure
    – a well-known or notable person 1
    • figure [the ~] nom
      • she is an important figure in modern music1
    • name [the ~] nom
      • they studied all the great names in the history of France1
    • public figure [the ~] nom
  19. the figure
    – an amount of money expressed numerically 1
    the figure
    – an amount of money expressed numerically 1
    • figure [the ~] nom
      • a figure of $17 was suggested1
  20. the figure
    – one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration 1
    the figure; the digit
    – one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration 1
    • figure [the ~] nom
    • digit [the ~] nom
      • 0 and 1 are digits1
  21. the figure
    – a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape 1
    the figure
    – a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape 1

to figure verbe (figures, figured, figuring)

  1. to figure
    to figure; to pose
    • figure verbe (figures, figured, figuring)
    • pose verbe (poses, posed, posing)
  2. to figure
    – understand 1
    to figure
    – understand 1
    • figure verbe (figures, figured, figuring)
      • He didn't figure her1
  3. to figure
    – make a mathematical calculation or computation 1
    to figure; to compute; to work out; to calculate; cipher; reckon; cypher
    – make a mathematical calculation or computation 1
    • figure verbe (figures, figured, figuring)
    • compute verbe (computes, computed, computing)
    • work out verbe (works out, worked out, working out)
    • calculate verbe (calculates, calculated, calculating)
    • cipher verbe, américain
    • reckon verbe
    • cypher verbe, britannique
  4. to figure
    – judge to be probable 1
    to estimate; to forecast; to figure; to calculate; count on; reckon
    – judge to be probable 1
    • estimate verbe (estimates, estimated, estimating)
    • forecast verbe (forecasts, forecasted, forecasting)
    • figure verbe (figures, figured, figuring)
    • calculate verbe (calculates, calculated, calculating)
    • count on verbe
    • reckon verbe
  5. to figure
    – imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind 1
    to see; to fancy; image; to figure; to project; to picture; visualize; visualise; envision
    – imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind 1
    • see verbe (sees, saw, seeing)
      • I can't see him on horseback!1
      • I can see what will happen1
      • I can see a risk in this strategy1
    • fancy verbe (fancies, fancied, fancying)
    • image verbe
    • figure verbe (figures, figured, figuring)
    • project verbe (projects, projected, projecting)
    • picture verbe (pictures, pictured, picturing)
    • visualize verbe, américain
    • visualise verbe, britannique
    • envision verbe
  6. to figure
    – be or play a part of or in 1
    to enter; to figure
    – be or play a part of or in 1
    • enter verbe (enters, entered, entering)
    • figure verbe (figures, figured, figuring)
      • Elections figure prominently in every government program1
      • How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?1

Conjugations for figure:

present
  1. figure
  2. figure
  3. figures
  4. figure
  5. figure
  6. figure
simple past
  1. figured
  2. figured
  3. figured
  4. figured
  5. figured
  6. figured
present perfect
  1. have figured
  2. have figured
  3. has figured
  4. have figured
  5. have figured
  6. have figured
past continuous
  1. was figuring
  2. were figuring
  3. was figuring
  4. were figuring
  5. were figuring
  6. were figuring
future
  1. shall figure
  2. will figure
  3. will figure
  4. shall figure
  5. will figure
  6. will figure
continuous present
  1. am figuring
  2. are figuring
  3. is figuring
  4. are figuring
  5. are figuring
  6. are figuring
subjunctive
  1. be figured
  2. be figured
  3. be figured
  4. be figured
  5. be figured
  6. be figured
diverse
  1. figure!
  2. let's figure!
  3. figured
  4. figuring
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

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Related Definitions for "figure":

  1. a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating1
    • she made the best score on compulsory figures1
  2. a decorative or artistic work1
  3. a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)1
    • he made a figure of Santa Claus1
  4. the impression produced by a person1
    • he cut a fine figure1
    • a heroic figure1
  5. the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals1
    • the figure was about a thousand1
  6. a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground1
  7. a diagram or picture illustrating textual material1
  8. language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense1
  9. a well-known or notable person1
    • she is an important figure in modern music1
  10. an amount of money expressed numerically1
    • a figure of $17 was suggested1
  11. one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration1
  12. a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape1
  13. understand1
    • He didn't figure her1
  14. make a mathematical calculation or computation1
  15. judge to be probable1
  16. imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind1
  17. be or play a part of or in1
    • Elections figure prominently in every government program1
    • How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?1

Related Synonyms for figure