American English
/ˈɹi.zn̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
The cause of an event or situation, or an explanation for why it happens.
Practice out loudThe cause of an event or situation, or an explanation for why it happens.
The main reason for the delay was bad weather.
What is the reason why you left early?
main reason · real reason · possible reason · reason behind + noun
the reason for + noun
the reason why + subject + verb
A fact that makes an action or decision seem sensible or acceptable.
She had a good reason to cancel the trip.
Please give me a reason for your decision.
good reason · valid reason · no reason to worry · every reason to be proud
have a reason to + verb
give a reason for + noun
The ability to think clearly, use logic, and make sensible judgments.
Fear can make it hard to use reason.
The speaker appealed to reason instead of anger.
human reason · use reason · reason and emotion
use + reason
appeal to + reason
To think carefully and use facts and logic to reach a conclusion.
The students reasoned about the best solution.
We reasoned that the plan was too expensive.
reason logically · reason carefully · reason from evidence · reason through a problem
reason about + noun
reason that + subject + verb
because of this
The road was icy; for this reason, school closed.
without a clear cause
The dog started barking for no reason.
good evidence that something is true
We have reason to believe the package arrived.