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   Rea·son

   /ˈrēz(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event: "the minister resigned for personal reasons" Similar causegroundsgroundbasisrationalemotivemotivationpurposepointaimintentionobjectivegoaloccasionimpetusinducementincentiveexplanationjustificationcaseargumentdefenseapologyvindicationexcusepretextrationalizationwarrantthe whys and whereforesapologia
   • ▪ good or obvious cause to do something: "we have reason to celebrate"
   • ▪ a premise of an argument in support of a belief, especially a minor premise when given after the conclusion.
   • 2. the power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments by a process of logic: "there is a close connection between reason and emotion" Similar rationalitylogiclogical thoughtscientific thinkingreasoningthoughtcognitionthe mindintellectintelligenceintellectualitynousrare:ratiocinationOpposite emotionfeeling
   • ▪ what is right, practical, or possible; common sense: "people are willing, within reason, to pay for schooling" Similar good sensegood judgmentcommon sensesensejudgmentunderstandingwisdomsagacityreasonablenessmoderationproprietypracticalitypracticabilityadvisability
   • ▪ one's sanity: "she is in danger of losing her reason" Similar sanitymindmental facultiesmental healthsoundness of mindsenseswitsinformal:marbles

   verb

   • 1. think, understand, and form judgments by a process of logic: "humans do not reason entirely from facts" Similar think rationallythink logicallythink straightuse one's minduse one's common senseuse one's headuse one's brainthink things throughcogitateintellectualizeinformal:put on one's thinking caprare:cerebrateratiocinatelogicizecalculatecome to the conclusionconcludereckonthinkconsiderbe of the opinionbe of the viewjudgededuceinfersurmiseinformal:figure
   • ▪ find an answer to a problem by considering various possible solutions: "she was growing too sleepy to reason it out" Similar work outfind an answer/solution tothink throughcome to a conclusion aboutsort outmake sense ofget to the bottom ofpuzzle outsolveinformal:figure out
   • ▪ persuade (someone) with rational argument: "I tried to reason with her, but without success" Similar talk aroundbring aroundpersuadecoaxprevail onconvinceshow someone the error of their waysmake someone see the light

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French reisun (noun), raisoner (verb), from a variant of Latin ratio(n-), from the verb reri ‘consider’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. reasoner noun
   • 2. reasonless adjective

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   • 1. Reason, cause, motive are terms for a circumstance (or circumstances) which brings about or explains certain results. A reason is an explanation of a situation or circumstance which made certain results seem possible or appropriate: The reason for the robbery was the victim's display of his money.

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   • The word ‘ reason ‘ functions as a noun and a verb. As a noun, it means “a statement offered in explanation or justification.” It also means “a rational ground or motive,” or the thing that makes some fact intelligible (i.e., a cause).” I’m only asking you to reason with me; my actions weren’t meant to hurt you.

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   • Idioms in or within reason, within reasonable limits: We'll pay if the cost is within reason. Idioms with reason, with ample justification: She doesn't like me, and with reason. rea•son (rē′ zən), n. a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.: the reason for declaring war.

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   a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.: the reasons for declaring war. Synonyms: objective, object, aim, end, purpose. a statement presented in justification or explanation of a belief or action: I dare you to give me one good reason for quitting school!

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   Reason, cause, motive are terms for a circumstance (or circumstances) which brings about or explains certain results. A reason is an explanation of a situation or circumstance which made certain results seem possible or appropriate: The reason for the robbery was the victim's display of his money.

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   reason. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English rea‧son1 /ˈriːzən/ S1 W1 noun 1 cause [ countable] why something happens, or why someone does something reason for People give different reasons for wanting to change jobs. reason why We’d like to know the reason why she didn’t accept the job. reason (that) The reason I called was ...

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   the cause of an event or situation or something that provides an excuse or explanation: The reason for the disaster was engine failure, not human error. [ + question word ] The reason why grass is green was a mystery to the little boy. [ + (that) ] The reason (that) I'm calling is to ask a favour.

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   See reason in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: reason. Definition of reason verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to reason. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of reason. There was no reason for her rudeness.