Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Reason.
How to pronounce reason:
US
Reason - as a noun
A rational motive for a belief or action
Example: "The reason that war was declared"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ground8occasion12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rational motiveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
Example: "The reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly"
The capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
Example: "We are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intellect11understanding16The state of having good sense and sound judgment
Example: "His rationality may have been impaired"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rationality14reasonableness16A justification for something existing or happening
Example: "He had no cause to complain"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cause7grounds9A fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion
Example: "There is reason to believe he is lying"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fact9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reason - as a verb
Decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
Example: "We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conclude13reason outHypernyms (Closely Related)
cerebrate13cogitate11think12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Present reasons and arguments
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
argue6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lay outpresent9represent11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Think logically
Example: "The children must learn to reason"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cerebrate13cogitate11think12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"There is no reason to be upset about minor setbacks."
"He couldn't understand the reason behind her sudden departure."
"The reason for his absence from work was a family emergency."
"Can you give me a good reason why I should believe you?"
"In my opinion, there is reason to be optimistic about the future."
Word Game Points
Is REASON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reason is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REASON has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is REASON a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reason is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREASON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is REASON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reason is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREASON has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
