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Reason (Verb)

Meaning 1

Decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion; "We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • We reasoned that the trip was too expensive to go ahead with without financial aid from our parents.
  • After reviewing the proposals, they reasoned that the most cost-effective solution was to outsource the project.
  • Historians have reasoned that economic factors played a key role in the outbreak of the war.
  • Scientific evidence helped researchers reason that the disease was caused by bacterial infection rather than a virus.
  • Lawyers reasoned that there was insufficient evidence to take the case to trial.

Synonyms

  • Reason Out
  • Conclude

Hypernyms

  • Cogitate
  • Cerebrate

Hyponyms

  • Derive
  • Feel
  • Extrapolate
  • Infer
  • Deduct
  • Syllogise
  • Generalise

Related Words

  • Reason (noun)
  • Reasoner (noun)

Meaning 2

Think logically; "The children must learn to reason".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Hypernyms

  • Cogitate
  • Cerebrate

Hyponyms

  • Rationalise Away
  • Compute
  • Categorise
  • Work Out
  • Figure
  • Cipher
  • Cypher
  • Reckon

Related Words

  • Reasoning (noun)
  • Reason (noun)
  • Reasoner (noun)

Meaning 3

Present reasons and arguments.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The defense team will reason their case by highlighting the inconsistencies in the prosecution's argument.
  • She will reason why the new policy is not suitable for the company's current financial situation.
  • The researcher will reason the benefits of using the new method for data analysis in her presentation.
  • He will reason that the company should invest more in renewable energy sources for sustainability.
  • The politician will reason her decision to not support the new tax reform.

Synonyms

  • Argue

Hypernyms

  • Present
  • Lay Out

Hyponyms

  • Fend For
  • Defend
  • Expostulate
  • Re-argue

Related Words

  • Reason (noun)
  • Reasoner (noun)
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