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respond reasonably

[rɪˈspɒnd ˈriːzənəbli]
verb phrase
responder razoavelmente
1. to react or reply to something in a sensible, logical, or fair manner
When faced with criticism, she chose to respond reasonably rather than emotionally.
Quando confrontada com críticas, ela escolheu responder razoavelmente em vez de emocionalmente.
2. to give a measured and appropriate answer without excessive reaction
The manager decided to respond reasonably to the employee's complaint.
O gerente decidiu responder razoavelmente à reclamação do funcionário.
Synonyms
respond sensiblyreply judiciouslyreact calmlyanswer prudentlyrespond appropriately
Antonyms
respond irrationallyreact emotionallyrespond hastilyanswer rashly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
responder razoavelmente
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
responder de forma sensata
Alternative phrasing more common in European Portuguese
São Paulo
responder com bom senso
Common colloquial variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a cool head
think before you speak
take it in stride
rise above it
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