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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a cause or explanation for an action, opinion, or event.
He had a good reason for being late.What's the reason for the party?- synonyms:
- cause, ground
- similar words:
- argument, foundation, motive
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| definition 2: |
the power to think clearly.
Human beings are creatures of reason.- synonyms:
- intellect
- similar words:
- mind, understanding
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balance, incentive, intellect, intelligence, purpose, thought |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
reasons, reasoning, reasoned |
| definition 1: |
to think clearly.
It's hard to reason when you're tired or angry.- similar words:
- consider, deliberate, ponder, think
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| definition 2: |
to find (an answer) or conclude by thinking logically (often followed by out).
Together they reasoned out a solution to the problem.- similar words:
- analyze, consider, deliberate, figure, ponder, reckon, solve, think
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| related words: |
argue, conclude, infer |
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