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reasoned

REE-zuhnd/ˈriːzənd/

2 meanings of reasoned

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  1. 1
    verb
    Simple past tense and past participle of reason. Use this form for thinking or arguing that already happened.

    She reasoned that the bus must have left early.

    They reasoned with him until he agreed to wait.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Thought out carefully, using clear logic instead of guessing.

    Like building a tower one careful block at a time instead of stacking it any old way.

    She gave a reasoned answer instead of just guessing.

    His calm, reasoned reply settled the argument quickly.

    Similarlogical, rational, considered, sound, thoughtful

    Oppositeirrational, illogical, impulsive

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reasoned is a form of reason

reason, verb: To think carefully and logically in order to understand something or decide what is true. Full entry

Forms
reasonreasons he/she/itreasoning -ing formreasoned past tense, past participle
Spelling
reason → reasoned: add -ed

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