word
Reason
REE-zuhn
/ˈriːzʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
reason
Dictionary meaning
The capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination.
Examples
- Some people think that humans are endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil.
- There is reason to believe they are lying.
Synonyms: understanding
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