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      • reason noun uk / ˈriː.z ə n / us / ˈriː.z ə n / reason noun (EXPLANATION) Add to word list A2 [ C or U ] the cause of an event or situation or something that provides an excuse or explanation:
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  2. Sep 23, 2011 · the cause of an event or situation or something that provides an excuse or explanation: The reason for the disaster was engine failure, not human error. [ + question word ] The reason why grass is green was a mystery to the little boy. [ + (that) ] The reason (that) I'm calling is to ask a favour.

  3. How to use reason in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Reason. a statement offered in explanation or justification; a rational ground or motive; the thing that makes some fact intelligible : cause…

  4. reason, cause, motive are terms for a circumstance (or circumstances) which brings about or explains certain results. A reason is an explanation of a situation or circumstance which made certain results seem possible or appropriate: The reason for the robbery was the victim's display of his money.

  5. Reason definition: a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.. See examples of REASON used in a sentence.

  6. /ˈriːzn/ Idioms. [countable] a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done. He said no but he didn't give a reason. reason for something She gave no reasons for her decision. reason for doing something I have no particular reason for doubting him.

  7. A reason explains why you do something. The reason you go to school is to learn things (and because it's the law). Reason usually has to do with thought and logic, as opposed to emotion. If people think you show good reason, or are reasonable, it means you think things through.

  8. reason meaning, definition, what is reason: why something happens, or why someone do...: Learn more.