That makes sense vs That's reasonable

Both phrases, 'that makes sense' and 'that's reasonable', are correct and commonly used in English. They are often used interchangeably to express agreement or understanding. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.

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That makes sense

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express understanding or agreement.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is logical or understandable.

Examples:

I see what you mean. That makes sense.
Her explanation of the situation really makes sense.
After hearing the details, it all makes sense now.
Your plan makes sense to me.
The instructions are clear and make sense.

Alternatives:

I understand.
I get it.
That's logical.
That's clear.
I see where you're coming from.

That's reasonable

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express agreement or acceptance.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is fair, sensible, or acceptable.

Examples:

Your suggestion is reasonable.
Given the circumstances, that's reasonable.
It's not an unreasonable request; that's reasonable.
I think the decision is quite reasonable.
The price seems reasonable for the quality.

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We could do two. That's reasonable.
That's reasonable, right?
I think that's reasonable, given your history.
That's reasonable doubt.
That's reasonable doubt right there.
She's right. That's reasonable.
That's reasonable doubt you could drive a truck through.
That's reasonable, they need to cover their overhead and payroll expenses.
That's the right kind of scared. That's reasonable.
I think that that's reasonable.
And I think that's reasonable.
Consider much your eyes committed there I think that's reasonable.
I believe that's reasonable doubt starting its engines.
Given that women in those times were expected to be virgins on their wedding days, that's reasonable.
When it comes to using my Arcam 8se as a reference, I think that's reasonable.
The reason why that's reasonable is, when your grandparents were given Social Security, they got it at 65 and were expected to check out at 68.
Doesn't matter, because that's reasonable doubt that it was ever stolen.
That's reasonable doubt for both.
That's reasonable doubt.
That's reasonable doubt.

Alternatives:

That's fair.
That's acceptable.
That's sensible.
That's justifiable.
I agree with that.

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