To reason
Example: We need to reason carefully before making a decision.
Definition
"To reason" means to think logically and systematically in order to form conclusions, make decisions, or understand complex ideas. It involves evaluating evidence and arguments carefully, as in the example phrase: 'We need to reason carefully before making a decision.'
Etymology
The verb "to reason" comes from the Old French word 'raisoner,' which derived from Latin 'rationari,' meaning 'to calculate or think.' Interestingly, it shares roots with 'ratio,' the Latin word for reason or calculation, reflecting how reasoning originally connected to counting and measuring ideas.
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"To reason" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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