Reason

/ˈɹiːzən/

The meaning and definition of Reason, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.
“Mankind should develop reason above all other virtues.”
Something reasonable, in accordance with thought; justice.

verb

To arrange and present the reasons for or against; to examine or discuss by arguments; to debate or discuss.
“I reasoned the matter with my friend.”
To persuade by reasoning or argument.
“to reason one into a belief; to reason one out of his plan”

Synonyms motive rationale cause excuse

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