reason vs generalize

generalize vs reason

reason is a noun but generalize is not a noun.

reason and generalize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reason	Yes	No	Yes	No
generalize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, generalize is a hyponym of reason; that is, generalize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reason:

reason: decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
generalize: draw from specific cases for more general cases

Other hyponyms of reason include induce, deduce, deduct, derive, infer, syllogise, syllogize, feel, find, deduce, infer, gather, extrapolate, generalise, infer.

reason (noun)	generalize (noun)
the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion
a justification for something existing or happening
an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
a rational motive for a belief or action
the state of having good sense and sound judgment

reason (verb)	generalize (verb)
think logically	become systemic and spread throughout the body
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion	speak or write in generalities
present reasons and arguments	draw from specific cases for more general cases
	cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use

Difference between reason and generalize

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