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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Dog's Fake 'Sleeping' After Being Busted By Owner Has Internet In Stitches By Lydia Patrick Life & Trends Reporter 0 A man trying to reason with his Shih Tzu over his less-than-convenient sleeping positionhas left internet viewers in stitches. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 One Black officer tried to reason with the marchers, pointing out that they were bound to see confrontation from people for shouting hateful things. —

Bailey Gallion, The Enquirer, 26 Nov. 2024 Burberry’s signature check style is a seasonal star for a reason with endless stylistic opportunities. —

Laura Jackson, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024 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. —

Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reason with