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REASONS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Reasons.

How to pronounce reasons:

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Reasons - as a noun

A rational motive for a belief or action

Example: "The reason that war was declared"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
groundoccasion
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rational motive
Hyponyms (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)
intellectunderstanding

The state of having good sense and sound judgment

Example: "His rationality may have been impaired"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rationalityreasonableness

A justification for something existing or happening

Example: "He had no cause to complain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
causegrounds

A fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion

Example: "There is reason to believe he is lying"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fact
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reasons - 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)
concludereason out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cerebratecogitatethink
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Present reasons and arguments

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
argue
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lay outpresentrepresent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I can't think of any reasons why I should go to the party tonight."
"He refused to listen to my reasons for quitting."
"One of the main reasons for his success is his hard work."
"There are several reasons why she decided to study abroad."
"I can give you many reasons why I love living in the city."
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Word Game Points

Is REASONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reasons is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REASONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is REASONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reasons is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REASONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is REASONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reasons is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REASONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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