Definition of Reason
Reason
rea·son
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the cause, explanation or motive for action or event;
e.g. He could not give the reason why he stole.
(noun)
the power of the mind to think, comprehend, and judge to forms conclusions by rational processing;
e.g. Sometimes she fails to keep a connection between her emotions and reason, making her act impulsively.
(verb)
the act of such rational and logical thinking or processing;
e.g. He fails to reason with the crucial facts of the matter.
(verb)
to persuade someone with rational argument so as to influence actions or opinions;
e.g. Naturally, it is hard to reason with a young and fussy child.
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"Some people have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one reason why they can." -- Willis R Whitney
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