voice of reason

Definition of voice of reason

  1. :  a person who influences others to act sensibly She was the voice of reason in our group.

Word by Word Definitions

  1. :  sound produced by vertebrates by means of lungs, larynx, or syrinx

    :  sound so produced by human beings

    :  musical sound produced by the vocal folds and resonated by the cavities of head and throat

  1. :  to express in words :  utter

    :  to adjust for producing the proper musical sounds

    :  to pronounce (as a consonant) with voice

  1. :  a statement offered in explanation or justification

    :  a rational ground or motive

    :  a sufficient ground of explanation or of logical defense

  1. :  to take part in conversation, discussion, or argument

    :  to talk with another so as to influence actions or opinions

    :  to use the faculty of reason so as to arrive at conclusions

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clearly seen through or understood

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