reason: význam a definície

The basis or motive for an action, decision, or conviction. See Usage Notes at because, why.

A declaration made to explain or justify action, decision, or conviction: inquired about her reason for leaving.

An underlying fact or cause that provides logical sense for a premise or occurrence: There is reason to believe that the accused did not commit this crime.

The capacity for logical, rational, and analytic thought; intelligence.

Good judgment; sound sense.

A normal mental state; sanity: He has lost his reason.

Logic A premise, usually the minor premise, of an argument.

To use the faculty of reason; think logically.

To talk or argue logically and persuasively.

Obsolete To engage in conversation or discussion.

To determine or conclude by logical thinking: reasoned out a solution to the problem.

To persuade or dissuade (someone) with reasons.

by reason of Because of.

in reason With good sense or justification; reasonably.

within reason Within the bounds of good sense or practicality.

with reason With good cause; justifiably.