reasons

Meanings

• noun

  A cause or set of causes for a particular occurrence or situation.

  - "The reasons for her absence were never disclosed."
  - "What are the reasons for the price increase?"

• noun

  A statement or speech that explains or justifies something.

  - "He gave a long speech as his reasons for opposing the bill."
  - "The coach gave reasons for benching the starting quarterback."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹiːzənz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1669340"

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Synonyms

motive , rationale , cause , excuse

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reasons
reigns , chains , rains , veins , plains

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Variants

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in reason , reason , reasons , with reason , within reason , reasoned , reasoner , reasoners , reasoning , because , because reasons , rhyme or reason , rhyme or reasons , reason out , reasoned out , reasoning out , reasons out , reason with , reasoned with , reasoning with , reasons with

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Etymology

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Old French raison 'reason, sense, explanation', from Latin ratio 'reason, account, explanation, cause'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'reasons' appears 14 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

2. The ancient Greeks believed that the goddess Iris was the personification of reasons, as she carried messages between gods and mortals.

3. In the 16th century, a popular saying was 'Give me reasons, and I will believe.'

4. The term 'reasonable' comes from the Latin word 'ratio', which means 'reason'.

5. The word 'reason' is related to the word 'rational', which means 'using reason to think or act'.

6. The famous quote 'Give me liberty, or give me death!' by Patrick Henry was a reason for the American Revolution.

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Related Concepts

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1. motives: A reason or reasons for acting in a particular way, often implying a hidden or unconscious cause.

2. excuses: A reason or reasons given to explain away a fault or mistake, often implying an attempt to avoid blame or responsibility.

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Culture

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Reasons have been a central theme in literature, philosophy, and art, often used to explore the human condition, motivations, and causes of actions.

How to Memorize "reasons"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree with reasons as its roots, causing various occurrences or situations as its branches and leaves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reasons' with the word 'causes'. Visualize a cause and effect relationship.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym R-A-I-S-O-N-S: Reasons Are Important for Success and Overcoming Negative Situations.

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