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reason noun
Meaning : A rational motive for a belief or action.
Example :
The reason that war was declared.
The grounds for their declaration.
Synonyms : ground
Meaning : An explanation of the cause of some phenomenon.
Example :
The reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly.
Meaning : The capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination.
Example :
We are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil.
Synonyms : intellect, understanding
Meaning : The state of having good sense and sound judgment.
Example :
His rationality may have been impaired.
He had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions.
Synonyms : rationality, reasonableness
Meaning : A justification for something existing or happening.
Example :
He had no cause to complain.
They had good reason to rejoice.
Translation in other languages :
Meaning : A fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion.
Example :
There is reason to believe he is lying.
reason verb
Meaning : Decide by reasoning. Draw or come to a conclusion.
Example :
We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house.
Synonyms : conclude, reason out
Meaning : Present reasons and arguments.
Synonyms : argue
Meaning : Think logically.
Example :
The children must learn to reason.
