English Explanatory Dictionary

stand to reason

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To seem logical, rational, or reasonable; to make sense.

Pronunciation

/ˌstænd tə ˈɹiːzn̩/ /ˌstænd tə ˈɹiz(ə)n/ En-au-stand to reason.ogg

Word forms

stand to reason stands to reason standing to reason stood to reason

Etymology

From stand (“(archaic or obsolete) to be consistent; to accord, agree”) + to + reason.

Related words

go without saying
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