what makes you think that vs why do you think that

Both "What makes you think that?" and "Why do you think that?" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are both used to inquire about the reasons behind someone's thoughts or beliefs. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.

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what makes you think that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about the reasons behind someone's thoughts or beliefs.

This phrase is used to ask someone about the specific reasons or factors that led them to think a certain way.

Examples:

What makes you think that I would agree to those terms?
What makes you think that he is the best candidate for the job?

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And what makes you think that these guys aren't robbers?
But what makes you think that you can discover anything?
And what makes you think that she'll be able to make A positive I.D. After more than a decade?
I just... I got to ask: what makes you think that your relationship is so wonderful and ours isn't?
Okay, what makes you think that Weyland killed Preston?
And what makes you think that Sam was falling for your routine?
what makes you think that might work?
And what makes you think that Patty Hewes is interested in settling?
Now, what makes you think that this person is trashy?
And what makes you think that she would blink twice at seeing you again?
I mean, what makes you think that elves are any more magical than something like a whale?
And what makes you think that your train Would fare better than our trucks at the border?
But what makes you think that M, the head of British Intelligence, will oblige you by falling in with your plan?
So what makes you think that he'll help you?
(Bolivia) so what makes you think that Newton would try to recover the shape-shifter?
You know, what makes you think that I would be with Sorenson if you hadn't come along?
Well, what makes you think that would be the place?
Mr. Carbone, what makes you think that one of them did this?
But what makes you think that I would do that?
Now, what makes you think that I won't go T.K. on you, take your cellphone, and turn it off on your head?

Alternatives:

Why do you think that?
What is the reason behind your thinking?
What led you to that conclusion?
Can you explain your thought process?
What is the basis for your belief?

why do you think that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about the reasons behind someone's thoughts or beliefs.

This phrase is used to ask someone about the rationale or justification for their thoughts or beliefs.

Examples:

Why do you think that I would be upset?
Why do you think that this plan will work?

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Jun 4, 2016 ... Synonym for Why do you think that? To me, "why do you think that" is asking someone's opinion while "why would you think that" is ...
A multi-site study of strategies to teach critical thinking: 'why do you think that?' Med Educ. 2016 Feb;50(2):236-49. doi: 10.1111/medu.12937.

Alternatives:

What makes you think that?
What is the reason behind your thinking?
What led you to that conclusion?
Can you explain your thought process?
What is the basis for your belief?

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