reason

[ˈriːzn]

Definition:
1. A cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done.
2. A fact that makes it right or fair to do something.
3. A rational motive for a belief or action.

Use 'reason' in a sentence:

1. He had every reason to be upset.
2. The reason why the injection needs repeating every year is that the virus changes.
3. There was much discussion about the reasons for the failure.
4. For no reason at all the two men started to laugh.
5. I will take any job that comes along, within reason.
6. He had every reason to be angry.
7. For some reason, the curtains were shut.
8. He wants to keep them all in his office for reasons best known to himself .
9. Why can't they see reason ?
10. Their governments have no reason to "massage" the statistics.
11. For some peculiar reason, she refused to come inside.
12. Why can't they see reason?
13. The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious.
14. She gave no reasons for her decision.
15. Who would have a reason to want to kill her?
16. He said no but he didn't give a reason.
17. There is no compelling reason to believe him.
18. There is no reason to disbelieve him.
19. I have good reason to be suspicious.
20. Why won't you listen to reason ?
21. One reason doctors take temperatures is to cover themselves against negligence claims.
22. He was found not guilty, by reason of insanity.
23. For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow.
24. He said no but he didn't give a reason .
25. We have every reason to feel optimistic.
26. Give me one good reason why I should help you.
27. My sole reason for coming here was to see you.
28. .a conflict between emotion and reason.
29. I had no reason to doubt him.
30. For some peculiar reason , she refused to come inside.
31. As always, Peter had a reason for his action.
32. He pleaded innocent by reason of insanity.
33. The last of these reasons is by far the most important.
34. I really don't see any reason for changing it.
35. They have reason to believe that he is lying.
36. I'd like to know the reason why you're so late.
37. The principal reason for this omission is lack of time.
38. Chloe is my reason for living.
39. She resigned for personal reasons .
40. I don't follow your line of reasoning.
41. Are you angry with me for some reason?
42. Midge couldn't quite put her finger on the reason.
43. For some inexplicable reason she was attracted to Patrick.
44. There seems no reason to doubt her story.
45. I had no reason to believe there was anyone within hearing.
46. 'Listen,' I reasoned, 'it doesn't take a genius to figure out what Adam's up to.'
47. The man attacked me for no apparent reason .
48. There is a reason for every important thing that happens.
49. The guards, he said, would punch them for no reason.
50. You've no reason to reproach yourself, no reason to feel shame.
51. We aren't going for the simple reason that we can't afford it.
52. For some reason we all have to come in early tomorrow.
53. This result gives us all the more reason for optimism.
54. The reason is blindingly obvious.
55. There's no earthly reason why you shouldn't go.
56. He offered a grab bag of reasons for his decision.
57. I could give you any number of reasons for not going.
58. I reasoned that changing my diet would lower my cholesterol level.
59. For reasons best known to himself, Algie changed his name.
60. Mike is my voice of reason. He thinks logically and points out where I'm going wrong.
61. She didn't do it for any reason of self.
62. The reasons for the decision should be made explicit.
63. Faith is stronger than reason.
64. The company's top executives had refused to listen to reason.
65. It means working, within reason, for whatever time is necessary.
66. Tell me the real reason.
67. For obvious reasons, I'd prefer not to give my name.
68. They had reason to believe there could be trouble.
69. That's the only reason I'm actually going.
70. Then, for no apparent reason , the train suddenly stopped.
71. There are various reasons that impel me to that conclusion.
72. State your reasons in order of importance.
73. I have no particular reason for doubting him.
74. I don't have any particular reason to distrust them.
75. For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend.
76. For reasons of security the door is always kept locked.
77. The boss retains enormous influence by reason of his position.
78. He lost all sense of reason.
79. This was the real reason for her call.