stand to reason
Be logically evident
Stand to reason means to be logical or self-evident given the circumstances.
If something stands to reason, it follows naturally from known facts: It stands to reason that she'd be upset after what happened.
The phrase almost always appears in this fixed form, often with "it" as subject.
Able to be foreseen
- foreseeableAble to be anticipated
- anticipatedExpected in advance
- inevitableCertain to occur
- likelyHaving good odds
probable · natural · unsurprising · to be expected · par for the course · no wonder · makes sense · figures
Clearly perceived or understood
- apparentClearly seen or understood
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- obviousEasily perceived, unmistakable
- manifestClearly apparent or displayed
patent · self-evident · undeniable · unmistakable · plain · transparent · axiomatic · unquestionable
Showing sound judgment
- sensibleShowing good judgment
- rationalGoverned by logic
- coherentLogically connected throughout
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
valid · sound · cogent · follows · deducible · inferrable · consequent · justifiable
predictable
Able to be foreseen
- foreseeableAble to be anticipated
- anticipatedExpected in advance
- inevitableCertain to occur
likely · probable · natural · unsurprising · to be expected · par for the course · no wonder · makes sense · figures · adds up
evident
Clearly perceived or understood
- apparentClearly seen or understood
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- obviousEasily perceived, unmistakable
manifest · patent · self-evident · undeniable · unmistakable · plain · transparent · axiomatic · unquestionable · indisputable
reasonable
Showing sound judgment
consistent · valid · sound · cogent · follows · deducible · inferrable · consequent · justifiable · warranted
stand to reasoncome out of nowhere
stand, reason, standing, understand, understanding, stands, outstanding, withstand, misunderstand