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Definitions

reason

[ree-zuhn] / ˈri zən /

NOUN

mental analysis

Synonyms

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logic reasoning sense

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acumen apprehension argumentation bounds brain brains comprehension deduction dialectics discernment generalization induction inference intellect intellection judgment limits lucidity marbles mentality mind moderation propriety ratiocination rationalism rationality rationalization reasonableness saneness sanity senses sensibleness soundness speculation understanding wisdom wit

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sound mind

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body disbelief ignorance misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding physicality stupidity unsoundness

NOUN

intention, aim

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argument basis cause consideration goal idea impetus incentive motivation motive proof purpose rationale

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antecedent design determinant end grounds inducement object occasion root spring target warrant wherefore why

WEAK

ulterior motive why and wherefore whyfor

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block discouragement hindrance

NOUN

explanation for an action

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argument case excuse idea justification proof rationale

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account apologia apology cover defense exposition ground notion rationalization vindication wherefore why

WEAK

song and dance sour grapes the whole idea whatfor why and wherefore whyfor

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charge indictment

VERB

mentally analyze

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figure out infer speculate

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adduce cerebrate cogitate conclude contemplate decide deduce deduct deliberate examine gather generalize philosophize ratiocinate rationalize reflect resolve solve study suppose syllogize think

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draw conclusion draw from make out think through thresh out work out

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disbelieve disregard forget ignore neglect question wonder

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agree go along

VERB

argue, persuade

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contend debate demonstrate discourse discuss dispute dissuade establish expostulate justify move prove remonstrate urge

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bring around point out prevail upon show error of ways talk into talk out of win over

Antonyms

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agree be quiet confuse discourage disprove dissuade give in go along

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For this reason, a vote scheduled for last Friday was delayed.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

One likely reason, they said, is that tech-displaced workers are hit by “occupational downgrading” when their skills become less valuable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

For that reason, I have a few questions for you to answer in your own time: How much of your assets are in stocks, and how much are in bonds and cash or cash equivalents?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

It would turn out there was a reason no one ever saw the suspect right in front of them—and that the new twist in the case was just the beginning.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

“You have a lot of nerve criticizing my lack of ambition when my flexibility is the only reason the kids have rides to their activities and dinner on their plates every night,” she hissed.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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