syllogize
/ˈsɪləˌdʒaɪz/
verb
- To reason or argue by means of syllogisms; to use deductive reasoning in a formal way.
- The logician taught his students how to syllogize correctly, starting with two true premises.
- Instead of getting emotional, try to syllogize the problem and see where your assumptions lead.
- In the debate, she syllogized her way to a convincing conclusion that even her opponents had to accept.