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Plural
reasons
1
a rational motive or cause for a belief, decision, or action
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2
something that explains an action or event
- She provided a valid reason for being late to the meeting.
- The lack of evidence cast doubt on the reason for his sudden disappearance.
- The teacher explained the reason behind the scientific principle to the students.
- One possible reason for the increase in temperature is global warming.
- Understanding the reason for his behavior helped to resolve the conflict.
3
the mind's power to understand or think logically
- She used reason to analyze the situation before making a decision.
- The philosopher emphasized the importance of reason in ethical discussions.
- The scientist applied reason to draw conclusions from the data.
- She relied on reason rather than emotion when resolving conflicts.
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4
the quality of having sound judgment, good sense, or prudence
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