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reason with sb

phrasal verb with reason
 
 
/ˈriː.zən/ verb [T]

Definition

to try to persuade someone to act in a wise way or to change their behaviour or a decision, by giving them good reasons: [+ to infinitive] The police reasoned with the hijackers to at least let the children go free.Debate and discussion
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