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reason

[ree-zuhn] / ˈri zən /
NOUN
mental analysis
Synonyms
STRONGEST
logic reasoning sense
STRONG
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
WEAK
sound mind
Antonyms
STRONG
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
STRONG
antecedent design determinant end grounds inducement object occasion root spring target warrant wherefore why
WEAK
ulterior motive why and wherefore whyfor
Antonyms
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block discouragement hindrance
NOUN
explanation for an action
Synonyms
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argument case excuse idea justification proof rationale
STRONG
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
Antonyms
STRONG
charge indictment
VERB
mentally analyze
Synonyms
STRONGEST
figure out infer speculate
STRONG
adduce cerebrate cogitate conclude contemplate decide deduce deduct deliberate examine gather generalize philosophize ratiocinate rationalize reflect resolve solve study suppose syllogize think
WEAK
draw conclusion draw from make out think through thresh out work out
Antonyms
STRONG
disbelieve disregard forget ignore neglect question wonder
WEAK
agree go along
VERB
argue, persuade
Synonyms
STRONG
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

Example Sentences

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It should boost revenue, although investors have a more immediate reason to relax Wednesday—falling fuel prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In 2022, Justice Clarence Thomas was in the hospital for a week, but he never revealed details about the reason for the stay or what treatment he received.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite their arguments, and the admission of the punch, the prosecutors had reason to worry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Start with the decline in the unemployment rate: The chief reason why it fell was because almost 400,000 people dropped out of the labor force.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“I’m sorry you saw that list. It wasn’t the reason I kissed you. I didn’t mean it when I wrote ‘ew.’

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.