reason

US /ˈrizən/

UK /'ri:zn/

A1

verb

  • To think and make conclusions in a logical manner

noun

  • Ability to think about facts and form a judgment
  • Explanation for why something occurred or was done

Examples

They didn't give any reason for the delay.

The only reason I didn't become a professional golfer was because of my family commitments. I was never good at playing the trumpet for the simple reason that I never practised.