reason
причина
explanation for why something happens
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reason with Russian translation
reason usage examples
The reason for the change is clear now.
Причина изменений теперь ясна.
He left early for personal reasons.
Он ушёл рано по личным причинам.
reason synonyms
What was the reason for the delay?
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
причина того, почему; разговорный способ сказать «почему»
That is the reason why we left early.
мотив; внутренняя причина поступка, чаще о намерениях человека
The police are trying to find the motive for the crime.
основания; формальная причина, довод, опора для решения
She had grounds for complaint.
There is no basis for the rumor.
The teacher gave an explanation of the rule.
обоснование; логическое объяснение или система причин, чаще в formal context
He explained the rationale behind the new policy.
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What does reason mean?
explanation for why something happens
How do you pronounce reason?
reason is pronounced as /ˈriːzən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is reason used in a sentence?
The reason for the change is clear now. Translation: Причина изменений теперь ясна.
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