# stand to reason

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˌstænd tə ˈɹiːzn̩/

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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