смятат

In a sentence

• Мнозина смятат, че той е прав.

  Many think that he is right.

  In this sentence, 'смятат' is used in its primary meaning: 'to think or consider'.

• Хората често смятат разходите си преди пътуване.

  People often calculate their expenses before a trip.

  Here, 'смятат' means 'to calculate', commonly used in a practical, mathematical sense.

• Смятат го за добър пример.

  They consider him a good example.

  In this context, 'смятат' conveys the meaning of 'to regard' or 'to consider someone as'.