reason with

phrasal verb

reasoned with; reasoning with; reasons with
: 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.

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Dog's Fake 'Sleeping' After Being Busted By Owner Has Internet In Stitches By Lydia Patrick Life & Trends Reporter 0 A man trying to reason with his Shih Tzu over his less-than-convenient sleeping positionhas left internet viewers in stitches. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 One Black officer tried to reason with the marchers, pointing out that they were bound to see confrontation from people for shouting hateful things. Bailey Gallion, The Enquirer, 26 Nov. 2024 Burberry’s signature check style is a seasonal star for a reason with endless stylistic opportunities. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024 In another example, the model could reason with a map and help answer questions such as when a hike might become steeper or the distance of a particular trail marked on the map. Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reason with 

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“Reason with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reason%20with. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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