To reason
Example: Philosophers often reason carefully to support their ideas logically.
Definition
"To reason" means to think, understand, and form judgments logically and systematically, especially when analyzing information or arguments. Philosophers often reason carefully to support their ideas logically and ensure their conclusions are well-founded.
Etymology
The verb "to reason" comes from the Old French word 'raisoner,' which derives from Latin 'rationari,' meaning to calculate or think. Did you know that 'reason' is related to 'ratio,' the Latin word for a reckoning or account, reflecting its roots in logical thinking and calculation?
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"To reason" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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