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.

Examples of reason with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Horror Movies Based on Real-Life Stories Carter, under the doll’s spell, begins murdering his family by stabbing his wife — an act that occurs offscreen as Lee attempts to reason with Ruth and protect Carter's daughter. —Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024

This change was made for interpersonal reasons with mutual respect in our hearts. —Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 11 July 2024

But their fun is interrupted by the strange Mr. Bunting (Jeremy Swift), who stalks them for nefarious reasons with the aid of his ghostly-looking Imaginary. —Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 8 July 2024

But the students have been less vocal in addressing other pivotal issues, such as Washington’s unconditional support for Israel, and President Biden’s apparent inability to reason with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which makes Biden seem ineffective. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 May 2024