1. Thinking that is coherent and logical
   - logical thinking, abstract thought

1. Endowed with the capacity to reason
   - intelligent, thinking

1. Decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
   "We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house"
   - reason out, conclude 
2. Present reasons and arguments
   - argue 
3. Think logically
   "The children must learn to reason"

Derived forms: reasonings

See also: rational, reasoner

Type of: cerebrate, cerebration, cogitate, intellection, lay out, mentation, present, represent, think, thinking, thought, thought process

Encyclopedia: Reason

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