Synonyms for reason

Other words for “reason”, grouped by meaning.

We found 10 synonyms for “reason”. The most common are ground, understanding, intellect, rationality, reasonableness.

noun a rational motive for a belief or action

Synonymsground

noun the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

noun the state of having good sense and sound judgment

noun a justification for something existing or happening

verb decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

verb present reasons and arguments

Synonymsargue

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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