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Definition |
to accept a sensible viewpoint |
Examples |
1) The lawyer's speech failed to make the judge
see reason regarding her client's innocence. 2) After
hours of heated debate, he finally saw reason
on the controversial issue. |
Etymology |
The term is thought to have originated in
the 16th century. The word "reason" comes from the Latin word "ratio". |
Synonyms |
take in the rationale, grasp the logic |
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