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reason... is because — is a common construction, and has been for at least two hundred years, but it continues to be criticized as a tautology by many authorities. Consider an example from the Observer: The reason she spends less and less time in England these days… … Dictionary of troublesome word
because — 1. because, as, since, for. Because is a conjunction that normally introduces a dependent clause and answers the question ‘why?’ (or, sometimes, ‘how?’). It can relate directly to the statement made, as in I came because I wanted to see you,… … Modern English usage
reason — [rē′zən] n. [ME reisun < OFr < L ratio, a reckoning, reason: see READ1] 1. an explanation or justification of an act, idea, etc. 2. a cause or motive 3. the ability to think, form judgments, draw conclusions, etc. 4. sound thought or… … English World dictionary
reason — reasoner, n. /ree zeuhn/, n. 1. a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.: the reason for declaring war. 2. a statement presented in justification or explanation of a belief or action. 3. the mental powers concerned with… … Universalium
reason — 1. noun 1) the main reason for his decision Syn: cause, ground(s), basis, rationale; motive, motivation, purpose, point, aim, intention, objective, goal; explanation, justification, argument, defense, vindication … Thesaurus of popular words
because of — ON ACCOUNT OF, as a result of, as a consequence of, owing to, due to; thanks to, by/in virtue of; formal by reason of. → because * * * preposition : by reason of : on account of … Useful english dictionary
reason — rea•son [[t]ˈri zən[/t]] n. 1) a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, or event 2) a statement presented in justification or explanation of a belief or action 3) the mental powers concerned with forming conclusions, judgments, or… … From formal English to slang
because — This conjunction is definite and specific in its meaning of since or for the reason that. It is used solely to express cause or reason: He left the party early because he was tired. As a subordinating conjunction, because should not be used to… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
because — conjunction for the reason that; since. Phrases because of by reason of. Origin ME: from the phr. by cause, influenced by OFr. par cause de by reason of . Usage When because follows a negative construction the meaning can be ambiguous. In the… … English new terms dictionary
reason — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 cause/motive/justification; explanation of sth ADJECTIVE ▪ cogent, good, sound, strong ▪ compelling, convincing ▪ plausible … Collocations dictionary
