Reason ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Reason ( noun )

1. A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
2. The power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments by a process of logic.
3. Good sense; sound judgment.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french raison, from latin ratio(n-), from reri "to think".

Examples:

1. The reason for his absence.
2. I can't think of a reason why he would do that.
3. There's no reason to be afraid.
4. He gave reason for his decision.
5. He has a reason for everything he does.

(As a verb)

Reason ( verb )

1. A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
2. The power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments by a process of logic.
3. Good sense; sound judgment.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french raison, from latin ratio(n-), from reri "to think".

Examples:

1. The reason for his absence.
2. I can't think of a reason why he would do that.
3. There's no reason to be afraid.
4. He gave reason for his decision.
5. He has a reason for everything he does.