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   reason

   /ˈriːzn/

   noun

   • 1. a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event: "she asked him to return, but didn't give a reason" Similar causegroundsgroundbasisrationalemotivemotivationpurposepointaimintentionobjectivegoaloccasionimpetusinducementincentiveexplanationjustificationcaseargumentdefenceapologyvindicationexcusepretextrationalizationwarrantthe 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 judgements logically: "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 judgementcommon sensesensejudgementunderstandingwisdomsagacityreasonablenessmoderationproprietypracticalitypracticabilityadvisability
   • ▪ one's sanity: "she is in danger of losing her reason" Similar sanitymindmental facultiesmental healthsoundness of mindsenseswitsinformal:marbles

   verb

   • 1. think, understand, and form judgements logically: "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 possible options: "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 roundbring roundwin roundpersuadecoaxprevail 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

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREASON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REASON definition: 1. the cause of an event or situation or something that provides an excuse or explanation: 2…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of REASON is a statement offered in explanation or justification. How to use reason in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Reason.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREASON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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. The cause is the way in which the circumstances produce the effect, that is, make a specific action seem necessary or desirable: The cause was the robber's extreme ...

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › reasonReason - definition of reason by The Free Dictionary

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   1. the faculty of rational argument, deduction, judgment, etc. 2. sound mind; sanity. 3. a cause or motive, as for a belief, action, etc. 4. an argument in favour of or a justification for something. 5. (Philosophy) philosophy the intellect regarded as a source of knowledge, as contrasted with experience. 6.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionreason noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of reason noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › reason_n1reason, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun reason mean? There are 33 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun reason, 23 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. reason has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › reasonReason Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   REASON meaning: 1 : a statement or fact that explains why something is the way it is, why someone does, thinks, or says something, or why someone behaves a certain way; 2 : a fact, condition, or situation that makes it proper or appropriate to do something, feel something, etc.