Results for reason

Definition of reason:

• part of speech: (verb transitive)

  To discuse; persuade by reasoning.

• part of speech: (noun)

  That power or faculty in man which eminently distinguishes him from the other animals, and the possession of which enables him to deduce inferences from facts or propositions, and to distinguish good from evil, and truth from falsehood; a thought or a consideration as bearing on a question; cause; ground; motive; that which justifies or supports a determination, or a plan, & c.; final cause; end or object sought; justice; moderation; purpose; design.

• part of speech: (verb intransitive)

  To judge; debate.

• part of speech: (verb)

  To debate or discuss; to persuade by argument; to deduce inferences justly from premises.

• part of speech: (noun)

  Intelligence; faculty of judging; motive; argument; ground; right conduct; justice.

Usage examples for reason:

“ It is for the same reason that such disturbances can be cured by hypnotic suggestion. ” Psychotherapy, - James J. Walsh.

“ You must have a good reason for it." ” David Elginbrod, - George MacDonald.