2reason verb
reasons; reasoned; reason·ing 1 [no obj] : to think in a logical way
▪ He lost the ability to reason. 2 [+ obj] : to form (a conclusion or judgment) by thinking logically
▪ He reasoned that both statements couldn't be true. ▪ She reasoned that something must be wrong.
▪ He lost the ability to reason.
▪ He reasoned that both statements couldn't be true. ▪ She reasoned that something must be wrong.
reason out [phrasal verb]
reason (something) out or reason out (something) : to find an explanation or solution to (something, such as a problem, question, mystery, etc.) by thinking about the possibilities
▪ He reasoned out [=worked out] the problem by himself.
▪ He reasoned out [=worked out] the problem by himself.
reason with [phrasal verb]
reason with (someone) : to talk with (someone) in a sensible way in order to try to change that person's thoughts or behavior
▪ They tried to reason with him, but he wouldn't listen.
▪ They tried to reason with him, but he wouldn't listen.
