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
You can say that again!
that's true, you're right (used to show strong agreement with what another person has said)
"You can say that again," I answered when the woman mentioned how hot it was outside.