phrases for legal/political/medical etc reasons The boy cannot be named for legal reasons. the only reason The only reason he’s coming tonight is that I said you’d be here. a logical reason People don’t always have logical reasons for the things they do. a simple reason (=one that is easy to understand ) I hate mobile phones, for the simple reason that it is now impossible to get away from them. a compelling reason (=a very good reason for doing something ) There are compelling reasons to believe that this is true. the real reason What do you think was the real reason for their decision? a valid/legitimate reason (=a good and acceptable reason ) An employer can’t fire someone without a valid reason. A big reason for the decrease in smoking is the ban on cigarette advertising. a major reason ( also a big reason informal ) His personality was a major reason for his success. the main reason The main reason for the decline in the railways is lack of investment. adjectives a good reason There is usually a good reason why the price is so cheap. explain the reasons for something Explain the reasons for your choice. I can’t think of any reason why she would want to leave. think of a reason/see a reason I see no reason why it shouldn’t work. give a reason No reason was given for the change. COLLOCATIONS verbs have a reason We had many reasons to celebrate. You say there is cause for concern/alarm/complaint/worry etc: The doctor said there was no cause for concern.You say the cause of something: There will be a police investigation into the cause of the fire.You say the reason why something happens: Can you tell me the reason why you did this? cause.You say the reason for something: What do you think was the reason for their success? ✗Don’t say: the reason of their success.5 → within reason 6 → go/be beyond (all) reason 7 ability to think INTELLIGENT the ability to think, understand, and form judgments that are based on facts the human power of reason lose your reason old-fashioned (=become mentally ill ) 8 → no reason → no rhyme or reason, → it stands to reason GRAMMAR: Comparison reason There’s no way of making my grandfather see reason (=accept advice and make a sensible decision ). They’re not prepared to listen to reason (=be persuaded by someone’s sensible advice ). 3 → all the more reason why/to do something 4 good judgment SENSIBLE sensible judgment and understanding SYN sense There’s reason in what he says. with (good) reason (=based on something sensible ) Natalie was alarmed by the news, and with reason. Under the circumstances, we had every reason (=had very good reasons ) to be suspicious.
I know I’m late, but that’s no reason to shout at me. We have reason to believe that the goods were stolen. by reason of something formal (=because of something ) a person disqualified by reason of age 2 good or fair RIGHT/JUSTIFIED a fact that makes it right or fair for someone to do something (no) reason to do something There is no reason to panic. there is no reason to do something There is no reason whatsoever to doubt her story. reason to do something This work gives me a reason to live. for reasons of something The bridge is closed for reasons of safety. reason behind He explained the reasons behind the decision. reason (that) The reason I called was to ask about the plans for Saturday. reason why We’d like to know the reason why she didn’t accept the job. S1 W1 noun 1 cause REASON why something happens, or why someone does something reason for People give different reasons for wanting to change jobs.Reasonably ≠ unreasonably From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English reason rea‧son 1 / ˈriːz ən /