Reason Definition
reason
- noun
- a rational motive for a belief or action; "the reason that war was declared"; "the grounds for their declaration"
- an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon; "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; "we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil"
- the state of having good sense and sound judgment; "his rationality may have been impaired"; "he had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions"
- a justification for something existing or happening; "he had no cause to complain"; "they had good reason to rejoice"
- a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion; "there is reason to believe he is lying"
- verb
- decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion; "We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house"
- present reasons and arguments
- think logically; "The children must learn to reason"
"Reason" in song lyrics
See how reason is used in real songs:
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"That you hatin' and contemplatin' on a real pimp for no apparent reason"
40 Glocc f/ Suga Free, Mr. Shadow — Leave Me Alone (Little Bitty Box) -
"I killed this fool for no muthafuckin' reason"
51.50 — Suicyde -
"I hear voices in my head for what reason"
Above the Law f/ N.W.A. — The Last Song
Words that rhyme with reason
Usage tips for "reason"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "reason" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for reason to find words that pair well.