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to reason with
[phrase form: reason]
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to talk to someone to convince them to act or think more rationally
Example
In a calm conversation, they aimed to reason with their neighbor about the noise issue.
He hoped to reason with his coworker to find a compromise on the project's approach.
She tried to reason with her friend to stop making impulsive decisions.
The parents decided to reason with their child to help them see the importance of completing their homework.
The philosopher reasoned with clarity and precision during the debate.
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