reason

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/ˈɹiːzən/ English

Definitions

noun

A cause:
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.
Ratio; proportion.

verb

To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational
To perform a process of deduction or of induction, in order to convince or to confute; to argue.
To converse; to compare opinions.
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.”

Related words

Synonyms

motive rationale cause excuse rationality understanding reasonableness intellect grounds conclude argue ground reason out result effect consequence sake purpose

Associated

why insanity believe departure

Rhymes

silly season treason season high treason rainy season growing season weazen dry season hunting season social season

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