linking phrase · formal
It stands to reason
/ɪt ˈstændz tə ˈriːzən/it STANDS to REA·son
used to say that something is obvious or logical
Examples
“If prices rise, it stands to reason that demand will fall.”
“She has years of experience; it stands to reason she will perform well.”
“It stands to reason that better training produces better results.”
Band 8 sentence
“Given the clear correlation between study time and grades, it stands to reason that additional tutoring would improve outcomes.”
Collocations
- It stands to reason that + clause
- It stands to reason + to-infinitive
Word family
Common mistakes
It stands to reason that the test is easy.→It stands to reason that the test will be easier for those who studied.
It stands reason that prices will drop.→It stands to reason that prices will drop.
Say it for a higher band
5It is logical→6It makes sense→7+It stands to reason
Synonyms
Logically
Easily confused
It is logical to assume
“It is logical to assume that increased demand will raise prices.”
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