🤔reason

noun, verb
/ˈriːzən/

Meaning

A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.

Example Sentences

There is no reason to be upset.

Example Expressions

listen to reason

Synonyms

cause, ground, logic, justification, rationale

Antonyms

nonsense, irrationality, illogic

Collocations

good reason, main reason, for this reason, reason behind

More Example Sentences

Do you have anything more reasonable than this?

They demanded to know the reason for the delay.

I would like to explain the reasons behind this data.

I don’t find any reason for your delaying the project.

He pretended to have a reason, but he couldn’t explain.

I don’t find any reason for your taking such a decision.

He was forced not to eat certain foods for health reasons.

I don't want to take sides right now, both sides seem reasonable.

Do you find any reason for your friends’ not undertaking this course?

Taking everything into account, I believe this risk is reasonable to take.

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