Pronunciation: /ˈriːzən/
noun a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
A1 I can't go out tonight for some reason.
A2 The reason for his absence was not clear.
B1 There is a valid reason for implementing this new policy.
B2 The main reason for the project's failure was poor communication.
C1 She presented a compelling reason for changing the company's strategy.
C2 The reason behind his sudden resignation remains a mystery.
verb to think, understand, and form judgments logically
A1 I reason that it is better to study before the exam.
A2 She reasons that eating healthy food will make her feel better.
B1 The company reasoned that investing in new technology would increase productivity.
B2 The detective reasoned that the suspect had a motive for the crime.
C1 The scientist reasoned that the results of the experiment were inconclusive.
C2 The philosopher reasoned that the existence of evil in the world is necessary for free will.
adjective having the ability to think, understand, and form judgments logically
A1 She couldn't find a reason for the delay in the project.
A2 There is a reason why he always arrives late to work.
B1 The company provided a reason for the sudden change in policy.
B2 I can't think of a good reason to decline the job offer.
C1 The professor's reason for assigning the extra homework was to challenge the students.
C2 There was a valid reason behind her decision to resign from her position.
adverb in a logical and rational manner
A1 I am tired because I didn't sleep well last night.
A2 She is happy because she passed her exam.
B1 I couldn't go to the party because I had to work late.
B2 He didn't eat the cake because he is on a diet.
C1 The company decided to expand internationally for strategic reasons.
C2 She resigned from her job for personal reasons.
formal The reason for his absence from the meeting was due to a family emergency.
informal I can't go out tonight for no reason, I'm just not feeling up to it.
slang She ghosted him for some unknown reason.
figurative Love is the reason for everything we do in life.
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