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{ "term": "reason", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done", "sensetop": "reason for somethingreason for doing somethingreason behind somethingreason (that)…reason why…for a reasonfor reasons of somethingby reason of something", "labels": "(formal)", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "He said no but he didn't **give a reason**." }, { "text": "She gave no reasons for her decision.", "contextForm": "reason for something" }, { "text": "I have no particular reason for doubting him.", "contextForm": "reason for doing something" }, { "text": "There were a number of reasons behind her departure.", "contextForm": "reason behind something" }, { "text": "We aren't going for the **simple reason** that we can't afford it.", "contextForm": "reason (that)…" }, { "text": "Job satisfaction is the **main reason** people remain in jobs or careers." }, { "text": "The **only reason** your parents are doing this is because they care so much for you." }, { "text": "Give me **one good reason** why I should help you.", "contextForm": "reason why…" }, { "text": "I'd like to know the reason why you're so late." }, { "text": "**For some reason** *(= one that I don't know or don't understand)* we all have to come in early tomorrow.", "contextForm": "for a reason" }, { "text": "**For this reason**, it's important to have friends who will support you." }, { "text": "These rules are there for a very **good reason**." }, { "text": "The man attacked me **for no apparent reason**." }, { "text": "Sometimes I cry **for no reason at all**." }, { "text": "She resigned for **personal reasons**." }, { "text": "**For obvious reasons** the data is not complete." }, { "text": "He wants to keep them all in his office **for reasons best known to himself**." }, { "text": "people who, **for whatever reason**, are unable to support themselves" }, { "text": "For reasons of security the door is always kept locked.", "contextForm": "for reasons of something" }, { "text": "‘Why do you want to know?’ ‘**No reason**’ *(= I do not want to say why)*." }, { "text": "‘Why did she do that?’ ‘She must **have her reasons**’ *(= secret reasons which she does not want to tell)*." }, { "text": "He was excused by reason of *(= because of)* his age.", "contextForm": "by reason of something" }, { "text": "For reasons of security, you are requested to keep your baggage with you at all times." }, { "text": "For some odd reason, he found it really funny." }, { "text": "For some unexplained reason the pilot jettisoned all his fuel shortly after take-off." }, { "text": "For unknown reasons, the ship sank in the middle of the ocean." }, { "text": "She got angry for no reason." }, { "text": "He married her for all the wrong reasons." }, { "text": "She saw many reasons to be hopeful." }, { "text": "I can think of several reasons why this might happen." }, { "text": "I don't know why he did that, but I'm sure he had his reasons." }, { "text": "I don't see any reason why you can't come with us." }, { "text": "I have no reason to believe that she was lying to me." }, { "text": "I was never good at playing the trumpet for the simple reason that I never practised." }, { "text": "In the letter she carefully set out her reasons for leaving." }, { "text": "Isolation and loneliness are common reasons for depression." }, { "text": "It's difficult to pinpoint the reasons for her success." }, { "text": "People buy things for all sorts of reasons." }, { "text": "She did not tell him the real reason for her change of heart." }, { "text": "The company's stated reason for firing him was misconduct." }, { "text": "The only reason I didn't become a professional golfer was because of my family commitments." }, { "text": "The reasons for her decision soon became clear." }, { "text": "The underlying reasons for these differences will be explored in depth in the next chapter." }, { "text": "There are obvious reasons against such a move." }, { "text": "There is an assumption that a state will protect its citizens. That is the very reason for the existence of states." }, { "text": "There's one big reason why this won't work: cost." }, { "text": "They didn't give any reason for the delay." }, { "text": "This article lists the most common reasons why people pay too much tax." }, { "text": "Tom's problem was that he lacked confidence; Ed failed for precisely the opposite reason." }, { "text": "We are trying to uncover the reasons behind her decision." }, { "text": "You're asking me to help, and that's the exact reason I came." }, { "text": "dismissal for reasons unconnected with misconduct" }, { "text": "procedures carried out for reasons of national security" }, { "text": "Surely there is no earthly reason why you wouldn't want to come with us?" }, { "text": "We see no reason why this band shouldn't be a huge success." }, { "text": "You don't have any reason to complain." }, { "text": "persons in need of care by reason of old age" }, { "text": "He was found not guilty by reason of insanity." } ], "topics": ["Change, cause and effect"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["cogent", "good", "sound"], "verb + reason": ["be aware of", "see", "have"], "preposition": ["by reason of", "for a/the reason", "for reason of"], "phrases": [ "all the more reason", "all sorts of reasons", "every reason" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "a fact that makes it right or fair to do something", "sensetop": "reason to do somethingreason why…reason for somethingreason for doing somethingwith reason", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "They **have reason to believe** she is lying.", "contextForm": "reason to do something" }, { "text": "We **have every reason** *(= have very good reasons)* to feel optimistic." }, { "text": "You have no reason to accuse him of laziness." }, { "text": "She has **good reason** to be concerned." }, { "text": "There is **no reason at all** to doubt it." }, { "text": "There is no reason why we should agree to this.", "contextForm": "reason why…" }, { "text": "This result gives us **all the more reason** for optimism.", "contextForm": "reason for something" }, { "text": "He has every reason for feeling excited.", "contextForm": "reason for doing something" }, { "text": "She complained, with reason *(= rightly)*, that she had been underpaid.", "contextForm": "with reason" }, { "text": "You have little reason to be pleased with yourself." }, { "text": "There is ample reason to be optimistic about the economy." }, { "text": "I know you're angry with me, and you have every reason to be." }, { "text": "They complained about the food, and with good reason." }, { "text": "If he's unwell, that's all the more reason to go and see him." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["cogent", "good", "sound"], "verb + reason": ["be aware of", "see", "have"], "preposition": ["by reason of", "for a/the reason", "for reason of"], "phrases": [ "all the more reason", "all sorts of reasons", "every reason" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "the power of the mind to think in a logical way, to understand and have opinions, etc.", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Only human beings are capable of reason *(= of thinking in a logical way, etc.)*." }, { "text": "to lose your reason *(= become mentally ill)*" }, { "text": "the conflict between faith and reason" }, { "text": "He seems to have lost all sense and reason." }, { "text": "She was beyond all reason." }, { "text": "We possess the human faculty of reason." } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["human"], "verb + reason": ["lose", "be open to", "listen to"], "preposition": ["beyond reason", "within reason"], "phrases": [ "an appeal to reason", "faculty of reason", "sense of reason" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "what is possible, practical or right", "sensetop": "within reason", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "I can't get her to **listen to reason**." }, { "text": "Why can't they **see reason**?" }, { "text": "Look, you're supposed to be the **voice of reason** here." }, { "text": "Keith appears to be open to reason *(= to be willing to accept sensible advice)*." }, { "text": "He's looking for a job and he's willing to do anything within reason.", "contextForm": "within reason" }, { "text": "I'm willing to do anything—within reason—to get my case heard." }, { "text": "I'll lend you the money you need—within reason, of course!" }, { "text": "The residents hope that an appeal to reason will end the rioting." }, { "text": "Sometimes he does things that defy reason." }, { "text": "I tried to persuade her, but she just wouldn't listen to reason." }, { "text": "She was always the voice of reason, persuading him not to buy things they couldn't afford." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["human"], "verb + reason": ["lose", "be open to", "listen to"], "preposition": ["beyond reason", "within reason"], "phrases": [ "an appeal to reason", "faculty of reason", "sense of reason" ] } }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "it must be clear to any sensible person who thinks about it", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "It stands to reason that they'll leave if you don't pay them enough." }, { "text": "It stands to reason that she wouldn't want them to find out about her personal problems." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if there is no rhyme or reason to something or it happens without rhyme or reason, it happens in a way that cannot be easily explained or understood", "examples": [ { "text": "Suddenly, without rhyme or reason, his mood changed." }, { "text": "There's no rhyme or reason to the new opening hours." } ] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈriːzn/", "audio": "re/reason/reason__gb_2.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈriːzn/", "audio": "re/reason/reason__us_4.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Middle English: from Old French reisun (noun), raisoner (verb), from a variant of Latin ratio(n-), from the verb reri ‘consider’." }