reason with

/ɹˈiːzən wɪð/

to reason with

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: reason]

to talk to someone to convince them to act or think more rationally

Examples

1. My brother doesn't move an inch once he gets an idea in his head, so don't bother trying to reason with him.

2. Trying to reason with him was like talking to a wall - he refused to listen to any other perspective.

3. Instead, she reasoned with him and resolved the issue, demonstrating how a man of courage never wants weapons.

4. Can we reason with him?