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reason (EN)
zelfstandig naamwoord, werkwoord

zelfstandig naamwoord “reason”

enkelvoud reason, meervoud reasons of ontelbaar
  1. reden
    The reason she was late to school was because her car broke down.
  2. reden (in de context van een rechtvaardiging)
    He had a reason to be angry after they broke his trust.
  3. rede
    Through education, we nurture our reason, enabling us to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.

werkwoord “reason”

infinitief reason; hij reasons; verleden tijd reasoned; volt. deelw. reasoned; ger. reasoning
  1. redeneren
    After examining all the evidence, the detective reasoned that the suspect could not have committed the crime.
  2. logisch denken
    Humans are distinguished from most animals by their ability to reason.
  3. overtuigen (door te redeneren)
    She reasoned him into accepting the job offer by outlining all the benefits.