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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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.
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Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Danny Ocean is appealing to the relatives of members of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela and police forces to try to reason with them and prevent further bloodshed.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 31 July 2024
That said, there are some cultures—like Ancient Egyptian and other East African cultures—that use castor oil for these very reasons with positive results.2
Because castor oil is relatively safe when applied topically, there is little risk in experimenting with it for hair growth.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 July 2024
Horror Movies Based on Real-Life Stories Carter, under the doll’s spell, begins murdering his family by stabbing his wife — an act that occurs offscreen as Lee attempts to reason with Ruth and protect Carter's daughter.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
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Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Danny Ocean is appealing to the relatives of members of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela and police forces to try to reason with them and prevent further bloodshed.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 31 July 2024
That said, there are some cultures—like Ancient Egyptian and other East African cultures—that use castor oil for these very reasons with positive results.2
Because castor oil is relatively safe when applied topically, there is little risk in experimenting with it for hair growth.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 July 2024
Horror Movies Based on Real-Life Stories Carter, under the doll’s spell, begins murdering his family by stabbing his wife — an act that occurs offscreen as Lee attempts to reason with Ruth and protect Carter's daughter.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
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“Reason with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reason%20with. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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