reason in Dutch
reason in Dutch is oorzaak, reden, grond — reason means a cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.
reason in Dutch
oorzaak
That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
reden
That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
grond
That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
reden
An excuse: a thought or a consideration offered in support of a determination or an opinion; that which is offered or accepted as an explanation.
rede
(uncountable) Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.
redeneren
What does "reason" mean?
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noun A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.
"She never explained the reason for her sudden resignation."
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noun The ability to think logically and make judgments; rational thought.
"He appealed to her sense of reason rather than emotion."
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verb To think through something logically in order to reach a conclusion.
"She reasoned that the shortest route must also be the fastest."
reason in a sentence
- She never explained the reason for her sudden resignation.
- There's no good reason to be this rude to a stranger.
- He appealed to her sense of reason rather than emotion.
- She reasoned that the shortest route must also be the fastest.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "reason" in Dutch?
"reason" in Dutch is oorzaak, reden, grond. reason means: A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.
How do you use "reason" in a sentence?
Example: "She never explained the reason for her sudden resignation." In Dutch, "reason" is oorzaak, reden, grond.
Are there other ways to say "reason" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "reason": oorzaak, reden, grond, rede, redeneren.
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