Reason - translation, pronunciation and examples
reason
explanation for why something happens
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When to use reason
хорошая причина
главная причина
ясная причина
веская причина
уважительная причина
reason usage examples
Причина изменений теперь ясна.
The reason for the change is clear now.
Он ушёл рано по личным причинам.
He left early for personal reasons.
Similar words
the same word as the headword; a cause or explanation for something
the thing that makes something happen; often more direct than reason
an informal phrase meaning the explanation for why something happens
the personal reason or intention behind an action
formal reasons or justification for doing or saying something
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reason synonyms
What's the difference between reason / cause / reason why / motive / grounds / basis
the same word as the headword; a cause or explanation for something
What was the reason for the delay?
Какова была причина задержки?
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Причина пожара до сих пор неизвестна.
an informal phrase meaning the explanation for why something happens
That is the reason why we left early.
Вот почему мы ушли рано.
the personal reason or intention behind an action
The police are trying to find the motive for the crime.
Полиция пытается установить мотив преступления.
formal reasons or justification for doing or saying something
She had grounds for complaint.
У неё были основания для жалобы.
There is no basis for the rumor.
У слуха нет оснований.
something that tells why or how something happens; broader than reason
The teacher gave an explanation of the rule.
Учитель дал объяснение правила.
the logical reason or explanation behind a decision or idea
He explained the rationale behind the new policy.
Он объяснил обоснование новой политики.
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How to pronounce reason and what this word means
reason translation: причина. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce reason
/ˈriːzən/
reason translation
причина
reason examples
The reason for the change is clear now.
reason transcription
/ˈriːzən/, /ˈriːzən/
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Questions about this word
reason meaning: what does it mean?
explanation for why something happens
reason pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
reason is pronounced as /ˈriːzən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
reason definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The reason for the change is clear now. Translation: Причина изменений теперь ясна.
Is reason part of Sales vocabulary?
Yes, reason (причина) can be learned in the Sales topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is reason part of Errors and Bugs vocabulary?
Yes, reason (причина) can be learned in the Errors and Bugs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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