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reason
1 countable a fact, situation, or intention that explains why something happened, why someone did something, or why something is truereason for: The police asked her the reason for her visit. reason for doing something: Could you explain your reasons for choosing this particular course? reason why: The reason why so many people caught the disease is still not clear. reason (that): The reason these cars are so expensive is that they are largely built by hand. for a reason: The woman cannot be named for legal reasons. give a reason: Our application was rejected, but the council gave no reason for its decision. for the simple/obvious/good reason (that): We can’t take you all, for the simple reason that there isn’t enough room in the car. Synonyms and related words
Adjectives frequently used with reason ▪ compelling, good, legitimate, logical, main, major, obvious, primary, principal, simple, valid Verbs frequently used with reason as the object ▪ cite, explain, give, outline, pinpoint, provide, specify, state
2 uncountable a good or clear cause for doing something or thinking somethingreason for: With plenty of orders coming in, there is reason for optimism about the company’s future. reason to do something: Is there any reason to believe that she isn’t telling the truth? there is every reason to do something (=there are very clear reasons): There was every reason to expect that he would agree. with reason/not without reason: He has refused to pay, not without reason. have no reason to do something: She has no reason to shout at you. see no reason/not see any reason (=when there is no obvious reason why something should happen): I can’t see any reason for refusing their invitation. Synonyms and related words 3 uncountable a way of behaving that most people accept as sensibleShe had reason on her side. listen to/see reason: He finally saw reason and gave me the gun. reason prevails (=wins): Fortunately, reason prevailed and she did not marry him. within reason (=according to what is sensible): Let your children have their freedom, within reason. Synonyms and related words
Sensible and reasonable practical sensible rational 4 uncountable the human ability to think in an intelligent way, make sensible decisions, and form clear argumentsHis assessment of the situation is based on sheer emotion, not reason. Synonyms and related words
Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand intelligence intuition intellect 5 by reason ofbecause ofThe door is always kept locked by reason of security. Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 21/02/2018
all the more reason due to/for reasons beyond someone’s control for no (apparent) reason for one reason or another for reasons best known to himself/herself etc for reasons of economy/safety/security etc for some reason give me one good reason have your reasons no reason the reason behind something reason
1 countable a fact, situation, or intention that explains why something happened, why someone did something, or why something is truereason for: The police asked her the reason for her visit. reason for doing something: Could you explain your reasons for choosing this particular course? reason why: The reason why so many people caught the disease is still not clear. reason (that): The reason these cars are so expensive is that they are largely built by hand. for a reason: The woman cannot be named for legal reasons. for the simple/obvious/good reason (that): We can’t take you all, for the simple reason that there isn’t enough room in the car. give a reason: Our application was rejected, but the council gave no reason for its decision. Synonyms and related words
Adjectives frequently used with reason ▪ compelling, good, legitimate, logical, main, major, obvious, primary, principal, simple, valid Verbs frequently used with reason as the object ▪ cite, explain, give, outline, pinpoint, provide, specify, state
2 uncountable a good or clear cause for doing something or thinking somethingreason for: With plenty of orders coming in, there is reason for optimism about the company’s future. reason to do something: Is there any reason to believe that she isn’t telling the truth? there is every reason to do something (=there are very clear reasons): There was every reason to expect that he would agree. with reason/not without reason: He has refused to pay, not without reason. have no reason to do something: She has no reason to shout at you. see no reason/not see any reason (=when there is no obvious reason why something should happen): I can’t see any reason for refusing their invitation. Synonyms and related words 3 uncountable a way of behaving that most people accept as sensiblelisten to/see reason: He finally saw reason and gave me the gun. reason prevails (=wins): Fortunately, reason prevailed and she did not marry him. She had reason on her side. within reason (=according to what is sensible): Let your children have their freedom, within reason. Synonyms and related words
Sensible and reasonable realistic practical sensible 4 uncountable the human ability to think in an intelligent way, make sensible decisions, and form clear argumentsHis assessment of the situation is based on sheer emotion, not reason. Synonyms and related words
Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand intelligence intuition intellect 5 by reason ofbecause ofThe door is always kept locked by reason of security. Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 21/02/2018
all the more reason by reason of due to/for reasons beyond someone’s control for no (apparent) reason for one reason or another for reasons best known to himself/herself etc. for reasons of economy/safety/security etc. for some reason give me one good reason have your reasons no reason the reason behind something reason1 transitive formalto make a particular judgment after you have thought about the facts of a situation in an intelligent and sensible wayreason (that): We reasoned that they would not dare leave before dark. Synonyms and related words
To think carefully or a lot about things 2 intransitive to have the ability to think in an intelligent way, make sensible decisions, and form clear arguments Synonyms and related words
To think carefully or a lot about things
reason1 transitive formalto make a particular judgment after you have thought about the facts of a situation in an intelligent and sensible wayreason (that): We reasoned that they would not dare leave before dark. Synonyms and related words
To think carefully or a lot about things 2 intransitive to have the ability to think in an intelligent way, make sensible decisions, and form clear arguments Synonyms and related words
To think carefully or a lot about things
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