- a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.: the reasons for declaring war.
- a statement presented in justification or explanation of a belief or action: I dare you to give me one good reason for quitting school!
- sufficient cause, as produced by a situation that makes an act, feeling, etc., obviously proper or appropriate: After the mess he made of our yard, we have good reason to look for another landscaper.
- the mental powers concerned with forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences: Effective leadership requires a person of reason.
- sound judgment; good sense.
- normal or sound powers of mind; sanity.
- a premise of an argument.
- Philosophy.
- the faculty or power of acquiring intellectual knowledge, either by direct understanding of first principles or by argument.
- the power of intelligent and dispassionate thought, or of conduct influenced by such thought.
- the faculty by which the ideas of pure reason are created.
- to think or argue in a logical manner.
- to form conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.
- to urge reasons which should determine belief or action.
- to think through logically, as a problem (often followed by out).
- to conclude or infer.
- to convince, persuade, etc., by reasoning.
- to support with reasons.
- to induce a change of opinion in (someone) through presentation of arguments; convince: The mother tried to bring her rebellious daughter to reason.
- on account of; because of: He was consulted about the problem by reason of his long experience.
- in accord with reason; justifiable; proper: She tried to keep her demands in reason.
- to be clear, obvious, or logical: With such an upbringing it stands to reason that the child will be spoiled.
- with justification; properly: The government is concerned about the latest crisis, and with reason.
- the faculty of rational argument, deduction, judgment, etc
- sound mind; sanity
- a cause or motive, as for a belief, action, etc
- an argument in favour of or a justification for something
- the intellect regarded as a source of knowledge, as contrasted with experience
- grounds for a belief; a premise of an argument supporting that belief
- because of
- within moderate or justifiable bounds
- it is logical or obvious
- to be persuaded peaceably
- political justifications for an immoral act
- to think logically or draw (logical conclusions) from facts or premises
- to urge or seek to persuade by reasoning
- to work out or resolve (a problem) by reasoning
