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reason - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
reason
Definition
(noun) a rational motive for a belief or action
Synonyms
:
ground
Example Sentence
the reason that war was declared
the grounds for their declaration
Definition
(noun) an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
Example Sentence
the reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly
Definition
(noun) the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
Synonyms
:
intellect
,
understanding
Example Sentence
we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil
Definition
(noun) the state of having good sense and sound judgment
Synonyms
:
rationality
,
reasonableness
Example Sentence
his rationality may have been impaired
he had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions
Definition
(noun) a justification for something existing or happening
Synonyms
:
cause
,
grounds
Example Sentence
he had no cause to complain
they had good reason to rejoice
Definition
(noun) a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion
Example Sentence
there is reason to believe he is lying
Definition
(verb) decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
Synonyms
:
conclude
,
reason out
Example Sentence
We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house
Definition
(verb) present reasons and arguments
Synonyms
:
argue
Definition
(verb) think logically
Example Sentence
The children must learn to reason
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text: reason do I give you don't need a reason
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