Reasons: meaning, definitions and examples

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reasons

[ ˈriːzənz ]

^{Context #1}

for making decisions

Causes or explanations that justify or provide a basis for a particular course of action or belief.

Synonyms

explanation, justification, rationale

Examples of usage

Let me explain the reasons for my decision.
One of the reasons for his success is his hard work.
She couldn't understand the reasons behind his sudden departure.

^{Context #2}

for belief

A premise of an argument.

Synonyms

basis, ground, premise

Examples of usage

The main reason for his belief in aliens is the numerous sightings reported.
One reason for her skepticism is the lack of scientific evidence.

^{Context #3}

to think logically

Think, understand, and form judgments logically.

Synonyms

argue, justify, think logically

Examples of usage

He reasoned that the best course of action was to wait.
She reasoned that the solution lay in compromise.

Translations

Translations of the word "reasons" in other languages:

🇵🇹 razões

🇮🇳 कारण

🇩🇪 Gründe

🇮🇩 alasan

🇺🇦 причини

🇵🇱 powody

🇯🇵 理由 (りゆう)

🇫🇷 raisons

🇪🇸 razones

🇹🇷 nedenler

🇰🇷 이유

🇸🇦 أسباب

🇨🇿 důvody

🇸🇰 dôvody

🇨🇳 原因

🇸🇮 razlogi

🇮🇸 ástæður

🇰🇿 себептер

🇬🇪 მიზეზები

🇦🇿 səbəblər

🇲🇽 razones

Word origin

The word 'reasons' originated from the Old French word 'raison' and the Latin word 'ratio', both meaning 'reckoning' or 'calculation'. The concept of reason has been a fundamental aspect of philosophy and human thought for centuries, exploring the principles of logic, justification, and understanding.