n.
1.a rational motive for a belief or action
2.an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
3.the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
4.the state of having good sense and sound judgment
5.a justification for something existing or happening
6.a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion reason v.
1.decide by reasoning
2.present reasons and arguments
3.think logically
Idiom of the Day
signed, sealed and delivered
formally and officially signed
The contract to buy the house was signed, sealed and delivered when I delivered it to the real estate agent.