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Definition: Meaning of, reason in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈriːz(ə)n /

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reason reasons
  1. cause [countable] why someone decides to do something, or the cause or explanation for something that happens
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  2. good or fair [uncountable] a fact that makes it right or fair for someone to do something
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  3. all the more reason why/to do something spoken used to say that what has just been mentioned is an additional reason for doing what you have suggested
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  4. good judgment [uncountable] sensible judgment and understanding [=  sense]
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  5. within reason within sensible limits
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  6. go/be beyond (all) reason to be more than is acceptable or reasonable
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  7. ability to think [uncountable] the ability to think, understand, and form judgments that are based on facts
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  8. no reason spoken used when someone asks you why you are doing something and you do not want to tell them
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
reason reasoned reasoned
Present Participle Third Person Singular
reasoning reasons
  1. [transitive] to form a particular judgment about a situation after carefully considering the facts
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  2. [intransitive] to think and make judgments
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reason used in phrases

  • Age of Reason (noun)
    1. a movement in Europe from about 1650 until 1800 that advocated the use of reason and individualism instead of tradition and established doctrine
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reason used in phrasal verbs

  • reason out (phrasal verb)
    1. reason something out to find a successful way of dealing with something by thinking about it
  • reason with (phrasal verb)
    1. reason with someone to try to persuade someone to do something by explaining why you think it is sensible
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Pronunciation: ˌɡlɒsəˈleɪlɪə
Parts of Speech: noun
especially that associated with a trance state or religious fervour repetitive nonmeaningful speech
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