reason (EN)

noun, verb

noun “reason”

1. a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that someone has done
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   The reason she was late to school was because her car broke down.
2. a fact that makes it right or fair to do something
   He had a reason to be angry after they broke his trust.
3. the ability to think in a logical way, including the faculties of conception, judgment, deduction, and intuition
   Through education, we nurture our reason, enabling us to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.

verb “reason”

1. to arrive at a logical conclusion
   After examining all the evidence, the detective reasoned that the suspect could not have committed the crime.
2. to think and understand using logic
   Humans are distinguished from most animals by their ability to reason.
3. to convince someone of something through reasoning or argument
   She reasoned him into accepting the job offer by outlining all the benefits.