reason

Synonyms of REASON

verb

think, contemplate, infer, deliberate, reflect, analyse, examine, rationalise, rationalize

argue, dispute, debate, contend, convince, persuade, influence, discuss

name

objective, incentive, intention, motive, purpose, impetus, design

explanation, justification, rationalisation, rationalization, excuse, rationale, ratiocination

rationalism, common sense, intellect, logic, intelligence, judgement, understanding, discernment

sanity, mind, acumen