reason

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reason
ˈriːz(ə)n Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
    E.g. she asked him to return, but didn't give a reason
  • the power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgements logically.
    E.g. there is a close connection between reason and emotion
verb
  • think, understand, and form judgements logically.
    E.g. humans do not reason entirely from facts

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