Reason
noun
The cause or explanation for something that happens or is done.
The reason I was late was because my car broke down.
Often appears as...
- for some reason
- there's no reason
noun
The power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments logically.
Humans possess the ability to reason.
Often appears as...
- ability to reason
- reason with
verb
Think about something in a logical and sensible way.
She reasoned that the crime could not have occurred as the police suggest.
Often appears as...
- reasoned that
- reason with
verb
Persuade someone with logical argument.
He tried to reason with his captors.
Often appears as...
- reason with
- reasoned argument
noun
The cause or explanation for something that happens or is done.
The reason I was late was because my car broke down.
Often appears as...
- for some reason
- there's no reason
noun
The power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments logically.
Humans possess the ability to reason.
Often appears as...
- ability to reason
- reason with
verb
Think about something in a logical and sensible way.
She reasoned that the crime could not have occurred as the police suggest.
Often appears as...
- reasoned that
- reason with
verb
Persuade someone with logical argument.
He tried to reason with his captors.
Often appears as...
- reason with
- reasoned argument
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Common Triggers
Often used after words like 'The,' 'A,' or 'One' to introduce the cause.
One reason he succeeded was his dedication.
Pro Tip 2/3Question Responses
Use 'reason' to answer 'Why' questions for clear explanations.
The reason I study is to learn new things.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Rational
Sometimes people say 'for some reason' when a reason isn't clear or logical.
For some reason, I felt anxious.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Triggers
Often used after words like 'The,' 'A,' or 'One' to introduce the cause.
One reason he succeeded was his dedication.
Pro Tip 2/3Question Responses
Use 'reason' to answer 'Why' questions for clear explanations.
The reason I study is to learn new things.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Rational
Sometimes people say 'for some reason' when a reason isn't clear or logical.
For some reason, I felt anxious.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Triggers
Often used after words like 'The,' 'A,' or 'One' to introduce the cause.
One reason he succeeded was his dedication.
Pro Tip 2/3Question Responses
Use 'reason' to answer 'Why' questions for clear explanations.
The reason I study is to learn new things.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Rational
Sometimes people say 'for some reason' when a reason isn't clear or logical.
For some reason, I felt anxious.
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Your body language may...
and they say, Okay, so this is what you do when you go in for the job interview, right? You know, so we were of course horrified, and said, Oh my God, no, that's not what we meant at all. For numerous reasons, no, don't do that. Again, this is not about you talking to other people. It's you talking to yourself.
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What makes something...
It's not the absurdity of bureaucracy alone, but the irony of the character's circular reasoning in reaction to it that is emblematic of Kafka's writing. His tragicomic stories act as a form of mythology for the modern industrial age, employing dream logic to explore the relationships
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The 'Busy' Life of the...
Whatever the reason, it must be very important, for a sloth on the ground is almost helpless. Any predator could attack it and it doesn't have the speed to escape. Why it comes down in this way is a mystery. Nobody knows.
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Why don't perpetual...
He reasoned that as the wheels spun, the mercury would flow to the bottom of each reservoir, leaving one side of the wheel perpetually heavier than the other. The imbalance would keep the wheel turning forever.
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Own the Room PIPE Official...
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The Dark Side of...
Deeper into the swamp lies the reason for all this fishing.
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How sugar affects the...
If you rarely eat sugar or don't eat much at a time, the effect is similar to that of the balanced meal. But if you eat too much, the dopamine response does not level out. In other words, eating lots of sugar will continue to feel rewarding. In this way, sugar behaves a little bit like a drug. It's one reason people seem to be hooked on sugary foods.
Video examples
What game theory teaches...
reason we did it offshore is because everybody kind of knew that that was an era thing because if we had no problem with it we just do it here so we hit it away because we knew it was uncomfortable because we know what our values are so what's been happening in the world is we've been evaluating all of the things that have been going on by
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The psychology of...
and attention seeking. Grandiose narcissists pursue attention and power, sometimes as politicians, celebrities, or cultural leaders. Of course, not everyone who pursues these positions of power is narcissistic. Many do it for very positive reasons, like reaching their full potential, or helping make people's lives better.
Video examples
Your body language may...
and they say, Okay, so this is what you do when you go in for the job interview, right? You know, so we were of course horrified, and said, Oh my God, no, that's not what we meant at all. For numerous reasons, no, don't do that. Again, this is not about you talking to other people. It's you talking to yourself.
Video examples
What makes something...
It's not the absurdity of bureaucracy alone, but the irony of the character's circular reasoning in reaction to it that is emblematic of Kafka's writing. His tragicomic stories act as a form of mythology for the modern industrial age, employing dream logic to explore the relationships
Video examples
The benefits of good...
Researchers have linked poor posture to scoliosis, tension headaches, and back pain, though it isn't the exclusive cause of any of them. Posture can even influence your emotional state and your sensitivity to pain. So there are a lot of reasons to aim for good posture.
Video examples
The 'Busy' Life of the...
Whatever the reason, it must be very important, for a sloth on the ground is almost helpless. Any predator could attack it and it doesn't have the speed to escape. Why it comes down in this way is a mystery. Nobody knows.
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Why don't perpetual...
He reasoned that as the wheels spun, the mercury would flow to the bottom of each reservoir, leaving one side of the wheel perpetually heavier than the other. The imbalance would keep the wheel turning forever.
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Own the Room PIPE Official...
i believe that we were all brought into this universe for purpose you exist for a very definite reason
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The Dark Side of...
Deeper into the swamp lies the reason for all this fishing.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
I think it's more important to write something that brings men back to reading than it is to write for people who already read. There's a reason men don't read, and it's because books don't serve men. It's time we produce books that serve men.
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Alice Walker
American Author
The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for white, or women created for men.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
This is the richest country in the world. There's no reason kids should be going to school hungry. Food is something that everyone should have. It just is.
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Les Brown
American Speaker
When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up. Let your reason get you back up.
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James Baldwin
American Novelist
The reason people think it's important to be white is that they think it's important not to be black.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
Common looking people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
For some reason, I'm really comfortable talking about my personal life in songs.
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Blaise Pascal
French Philosopher
We know the truth, not only by the reason, but also by the heart.
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Thomas Aquinas
Italian Theologian
Reason in man is rather like God in the world.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
The law is reason, free from passion.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
I think it's more important to write something that brings men back to reading than it is to write for people who already read. There's a reason men don't read, and it's because books don't serve men. It's time we produce books that serve men.
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Alice Walker
American Author
The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for white, or women created for men.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
This is the richest country in the world. There's no reason kids should be going to school hungry. Food is something that everyone should have. It just is.
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Les Brown
American Speaker
When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up. Let your reason get you back up.
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James Baldwin
American Novelist
The reason people think it's important to be white is that they think it's important not to be black.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
Common looking people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
For some reason, I'm really comfortable talking about my personal life in songs.
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Blaise Pascal
French Philosopher
We know the truth, not only by the reason, but also by the heart.
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Thomas Aquinas
Italian Theologian
Reason in man is rather like God in the world.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
The law is reason, free from passion.
Example 1 of 10
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