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Definition figure in British English

figure verb

verb
/ˈfɪɡə(r)/
1

to be an important part of something

Example

Marriage doesn't figure in their plans.

Example

This issue will figure prominently in the next election.

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2

to believe that something is true, although you do not know for certain

Example

I figured that Joe would have received my letter by now.

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3

used to say you can't understand a decision or situation

Example

I love it when the DJ's in Tokyo are speaking in Japanese (most of the time, they speak in English, go figure ).

Definition figure in British English