present rationally

[prɪˈzɛnt ˈræʃənəli]
verb phrase
apresentar racionalmente
1. to put forward or display arguments, ideas, or information in a logical, reasoned, and systematic manner
The scientist presented rationally the findings of her research to the academic committee.
A cientista apresentou racionalmente os resultados de sua pesquisa ao comitê acadêmico.
2. to explain or justify something using reason and evidence rather than emotion or intuition
He presented rationally his objections to the proposal with clear data and analysis.
Ele apresentou racionalmente suas objeções à proposta com dados e análises claros.
This phrase is highly valued in academic, professional, and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the USA, reflecting a cultural emphasis on logic-based argumentation in formal settings. In Brazilian Portuguese academia, 'apresentar racionalmente' is frequently used during defenses of dissertations and theses.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
present logicallypresent systematicallypresent coherentlyexplain reasonablyargue methodically
Antonyms / Antônimos
present emotionallypresent irrationallypresent haphazardlypresent confusedly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apresentar racionalmente
Standard usage in formal and academic contexts
São Paulo
apresentar de forma racional
Commonly used in business and corporate environments
Portugal
apresentar racionalmente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in formal academic discourse

Related Words

rationalreasoningargumentpresentationlogicanalysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

lay out the facts
make a case for something
present one's case
argue from first principles
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