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reason

The correct spelling is reason.

How to pronounce reason

/ˈɹiːzən/
noun

IPA: /ˈɹiːzən/

Say it like: Ree-son

The correct spelling is reason. A cause: For example: "Mankind should develop reason above all other virtues."

Usage Examples

Mankind should develop reason above all other virtues.

I reasoned the matter with my friend.

to reason one into a belief; to reason one out of his plan

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A cause:
  2. 2.Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.
  3. 3.Something reasonable, in accordance with thought; justice.
  4. 4.Ratio; proportion.

verb

  1. 1.To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational
  2. 2.To perform a process of deduction or of induction, in order to convince or to confute; to argue.
  3. 3.To converse; to compare opinions.
  4. 4.To arrange and present the reasons for or against; to examine or discuss by arguments; to debate or discuss.
  5. 5.To support with reasons, as a request.

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