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reason
Synonyms and Antonyms of reason
- She gave a good reason for her seemingly suspicious behavior.
alibi, apologia, apology, defense, excuse, justification, vindication
guise, pretense (or pretence), pretext, rationalization
- A firm belief that we are here on earth to help others is the reason for her tireless volunteer work.
- What reason do you have for being in such a bad mood?
- What's the meteorological reason for tornadoes?
denouement (also dénouement), repercussion
by-product, side effect (also side reaction)
- You'll need to use all of your reason to get out of this tight spot.
- I was afraid that with all the stress he was under, he'd lose all reason.
- In a time of national crisis we need to listen to the voice of reason.
reason
Synonyms and Antonyms of reason
- She reasoned that since all of the cakes were on sale for the same price, she might as well pick the biggest one.
conclude, decide, deduce, derive, extrapolate, gather, infer, judge, make out, understand
draw a conclusion
- He tried to reason that no one in their right mind would buy his brother's old video games, but they were put on the online auction anyway.
Synonym Discussion of reason
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- teaches students how to think
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- cogitated on the mysteries of nature
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- reflecting on fifty years of married life
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- able to reason brilliantly in debate
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- speculated on the fate of the lost explorers
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- the jury deliberated for five hours
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