Reason out Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹizən/ /ˈaʊt
REE-zuhn OWT
ɹˈiːzən/ /ˈaʊt
REE-zuhn OWT
Definition
To use logic and careful thinking to find an answer or solve a problem.
Usage & Nuances
Semi-formal. Often used for analyzing complex situations or puzzles. Typically goes with 'try to reason out' or 'can you reason out why...?'. Not for everyday decisions; it suggests logical, step-by-step thinking.
Spanish: resolver razonando - deducirPortuguese (BR): raciocinar - deduzirPortuguese (PT): raciocinar - deduzirChinese (Simplified): 推理出 - 推断出Chinese (Traditional): 推理出 - 推斷出Hindi: तर्क कर के समझना - सोच-विचार कर हल निकालनाArabic: يستنتج بالمنطق - يحللBengali: যুক্তি দিয়ে সমাধান করা - বিচার-বিশ্লেষণ করাRussian: выяснить с помощью рассуждений - deduceJapanese: 論理的に考え出す - 推論するVietnamese: lý luận để giải quyết - suy luận raKorean: 논리적으로 풀다 - 추론하다Turkish: mantıkla çözmek - mantık yürütmekUrdu: عقل سے حل کرنا - منطقاً سمجھناIndonesian: menalarikan - menarik kesimpulan secara logis
Example Sentences
Can you reason out the answer to this riddle?
basic
He tried to reason out what had happened.
basic
Let's reason out the best way to do this.
basic
If you can't remember, just try to reason out what makes sense.
natural
Sometimes you just have to sit down and reason out your next move.
natural
I couldn't reason out why she was so upset, but I knew something was wrong.
natural