figure on

verb

figured on; figuring on; figures on

transitive verb

1

: to take into consideration

figuring on the extra income

2

: to rely on

3

: plan

I figure on going into town

Examples of figure on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who is viewed as a possible 2028 presidential contender, is among the prominent figures on the Left who have voiced some support for the idea. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

Flávio publicly clashed with his stepmother, the former first lady, a powerful figure on Brazil’s right. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Still, there were signs that figures on both sides of the aisle seemed ready to at least have an honest conversation. — Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026

Parkinson cut a forlorn figure on the touchline, and admitted afterwards that any inquest into what had gone wrong would start with analysis of his own actions. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for figure on

• agamemnon
• automaton
• diencephalon
• panopticon
• phenomenon
• aileron
• antiphon
• autobahn
• carillon
• castellan
• celadon
• cephalon