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I . reason [ˈriːzn] N

1. reason (motive):

reason

razão f

the reason why ...

a razão pela qual ...

the reason why ...

motivo m

a reason for sth

motivo para [or de] a. c.

2. reason no pl (sanity):

reason

reason

bom senso m

to listen to reason

dar ouvidos ao bom senso

within reason

dentro do razoável

II . reason [ˈriːzn] VB intr, trans

reason

to reason sth out

refletir em [or sobre] a. c.

to reason with sb

chamar alguém à razão

Usage examples with reason

within reason

dentro do razoável

without rhyme or reason

sem quê nem para quê

for no apparent reason

sem motivo aparente

the reason why ...

a razão pela qual ...

to listen to reason

dar ouvidos ao bom senso

a reason for sth

motivo para [or de] a. c.

to reason sth out

refletir em [or sobre] a. c.

to reason with sb

chamar alguém à razão

whatever the reason

seja qual for o motivo

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The reason is expedience; it's hard to have a lone detective talking to himself or herself. www.independent.co.uk

I see no reason why the means of ascertainment so provided should not now be available both for common law and equity proceedings. en.wikipedia.org

These concerns are one reason for the organic food movement. en.wikipedia.org

For this reason, they are used in fish tanks to help clean the water, to prevent clouds of waste matter. en.wikipedia.org

For example, if one claims or implies with their speech act that it is raining outside, a good reason for claiming this is that one saw it out the window. en.wikipedia.org

There, the consumer is behaving according to his impulsions and emotions, more than his reason. en.wikipedia.org

The flatness is the reason for its development and growth as an important artery for this and its neighboring suburbs. en.wikipedia.org

It is also said that the reason dried shiitake mushrooms spring back into shape so well in water is because they contain trehalose. en.wikipedia.org

Frustrated technophobes grumble at wired enthusiasts during many shows, and with good reason. www.latimes.com

Another reason for polyandry is that the mountainous terrain makes some of the farm land difficult to farm, requiring more physical strength. en.wikipedia.org

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