reason
Translation
reason, cause, motive, logic
Examples
What is the reason for your decision?
What is the reason for your decision?
He has lost his reason.
He has lost his reason.
There is no reason to panic.
There is no reason to panic.
Grammar Patterns
the reason for ((sth.)) the cause of (sth.) What is the reason for the delay?
the reason why ((clause)) the explanation for why (sth. happened) The reason why he left is a mystery.
the reason (that) ((clause)) the explanation for why (sth. happened) The reason he left is a mystery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cause, grounds, motive; Antonyms: irrationality
Etymology
From Old French 'raison', from Latin 'rationem' meaning 'reckoning, understanding, motive'.
Memory Tips
A 'reason' is the 'why' behind an action or belief. Think of asking 'What's the reason?'