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Reason
01
a rational motive for a belief or action
02
something that explains an action or event
Examples
She provided a valid reason for being late to the meeting.
The lack of evidence cast doubt on the reason for his sudden disappearance.
03
the mind's power to understand or think logically
Examples
She used reason to analyze the situation before making a decision.
The philosopher emphasized the importance of reason in ethical discussions.
04
a justification for something existing or happening
05
the state of having good sense and sound judgment
06
a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion
to reason
01
to present justifications or explanations for a particular idea, decision, conclusion, etc.
Transitive: to reason that
Examples
She reasoned that studying regularly would lead to better exam performance.
The detective reasoned that the suspect could n't have committed the crime due to an airtight alibi.
02
to think rationally and make good judgement
Intransitive
Examples
The philosopher reasoned with clarity and precision during the debate.
When faced with uncertainty, he reasons carefully before making a decision.
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