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
