3. To persuade by reasoning or argument; as, to reason one into a
belief; to reason one out of his plan.
Men that will not be reasoned into their senses.
L'Estrange.
4. To overcome or conquer by adducing reasons; -- with down; as, to
reason down a passion.
5. To find by logical processes; to explain or justify by reason or
argument; -- usually with out; as, to reason out the causes of the
librations of the moon.
Rea"son*a*ble (-*b'l), a. [OE. resonable, F. raisonnable, fr. L.
rationabilis. See Reason, n.] 1. Having the faculty of reason; endued
with reason; rational; as, a reasonable being.
2. Governed by reason; being under the influence of reason; thinking,
speaking, or acting rationally, or according to the dictates of reason;
agreeable to reason; just; rational; as, the measure must satisfy all
reasonable men.
By indubitable certainty, I mean that which doth not admit of any
reasonable cause of doubting.
Bp. Wilkins.
Men have no right to what is not reasonable.
Burke.
3. Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper; as, a
reasonable demand, amount, price.
Let . . . all things be thought upon That may, with reasonable
swiftness, add More feathers to our wings.
Shak.
Syn. -- Rational; just; honest; equitable; fair; suitable; moderate;
tolerable. See Rational.