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reasons

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɹizənz// UK //ɹˈiːzənz// rea·sons

n. the facts or causes that explain why something happened or why someone did something. You use this to justify your choices or to understand a situation.

n. the causes, justifications, or explanations provided for an action, belief, or event. Often used to establish a logical basis for a conclusion or decision.


SIMPLE

She has many reasons for moving to a new city.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager asked for the specific reasons behind the sudden drop in sales during the last quarter.

COMPLEX

While the legal team cited several procedural reasons for the appeal, the underlying motivation appeared to be a desire to delay the final judgment as long as possible.

Synonyms
Usage

Frequently followed by the preposition 'for' or a 'that' clause.

Pitfall

the reason because I leftthe reason why I leftLearners often use 'because' after 'reason', but 'why' or 'that' is the correct relative adverb to introduce the explanation.

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