reasons

The word “reasons” has 2 syllables: rea-sons

It's pronounced as /ˈriː.zənz/


What is synonym and antonym for reasons?

In the thesaurus, “reasons” has 125 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for reasons along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for reasons

Antonyms for reasons

  • aftereffects
  • aftermaths
  • by-products
  • byproducts
  • conclusions
  • consequences
  • corollaries
  • denouements
  • developments
  • effects
  • ends
  • fates
  • fruits
  • issues
  • outcomes
  • outgrowths
  • products
  • ramifications
  • repercussions
  • resultants
  • results
  • sequels
  • sequences
  • side effects
  • side reactions
  • upshots

Meanings of reasons

  • noun
    1. A cause:.
    2. Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.
    3. Something reasonable, in accordance with thought; justice.
    4. Ratio; proportion.
  • verb
    1. To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational.
    2. To perform a process of deduction or of induction, in order to convince or to confute; to argue.
    3. To converse; to compare opinions.
    4. To arrange and present the reasons for or against; to examine or discuss by arguments; to debate or discuss.
    5. To support with reasons, as a request.
    6. To persuade by reasoning or argument.
    7. (with down) To overcome or conquer by adducing reasons.
    8. (usually with out) To find by logical process; to explain or justify by reason or argument.

Example Sentences

  • She explained her reasons for leaving the company.
  • There are many reasons why people choose to travel alone.
  • His reasons sounded logical and convincing.
  • They kept their reasons for the change confidential.
  • Everyone has their own reasons for making difficult choices.

On this page you'll find 151 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to reasons, such as: accountings, accounts, acknowledgements, acknowledgments, adduces, advances, advises.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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