Meaning
It is logical or obvious that something is the case.
Primary Function
Epistemic stance – logical inference
Communicative Purpose
To present a conclusion as rationally inevitable.
Pattern
It stands to reason that
Core Structure
It stands to reason that
Função primária
Epistemic stance – logical inference
Propósito comunicativo
To present a conclusion as rationally inevitable.
Situações de gatilho
Logical arguments, deductions, formal reasoning.
Contextos
Academic, Professional, formal debate.
Padrão
It stands to reason that
Estrutura central
It stands to reason that
Slots de substituição
clause
Colocados típicos
- that
- therefore
Substituições comuns
- it follows that
- it is logical that
- one would expect that
Erros comuns
Using “it stands for reason” (wrong preposition).
Similar / contraste
hence, consequently, it makes sense that
Interferências
The phrase is idiomatic; “stand to reason” is fixed.
Família do chunk
- Logical deduction frames
Nuance
Implies a logical necessity; can sound a bit authoritative.
Efeito pragmático
Strengthens the argumentative flow.
Dica de memória
Logical conclusion
Nota
This chunk is used to present a conclusion as logically inevitable, often in formal or academic settings.
Upgrade path
It stands to reason → It would be logical to infer → One is led to the conclusion
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