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Raison

Verb / ˈreɪsɑ:n / Another word for raison — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'raison' means 'reason' or 'cause'.

Synonyms & similar words

motive purpose ground justification explanation rationale basis motive cause factor stimulus mainspring antecedent pretext occasion grounds excuse inducement incentive provocation

Example sentences

  1. The teacher explained the raison for the math problem.
  2. I couldn't figure out the raison why the dog was barking.
  3. The police are investigating the raison behind the crime.
  4. His poor health was the raison for his absence from school.
  5. The scientists are studying the raison for the sudden climate change.

Quotes

  • Reason is the mistress and queen of all things. - Pythagoras
  • The reason is the greatest enemy that faith has: it never comes to the aid of spiritual things, but--more frequently than not --struggles against the divine Word. - Martin Luther
  • Reason is the life of the law; nay, the common law itself is nothing else but reason - the law which is perfection of reason. - Sir Edward Coke

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