Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reason

noun
/ˈriː.zən/
Definition
a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
Examples
  • She couldn’t find a good reason for her absence.
  • There are many reasons why we should conserve water.
  • His reasoning was both logical and compelling.
Meaning
the mental process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences
Synonyms
  • cause
  • basis
  • justification
  • grounds
  • explanation