verb
- Decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion.
- usage: "We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house"
- synonyms: reason, reason out, conclude
- Present reasons and arguments.
- Think logically.
- usage: "The children must learn to reason"
- synonyms: reason
adjective
- Logically valid.
- usage: "a sound argument"
- synonyms: sound, well-grounded
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