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reason vs think

think vs reason

reason and think both are nouns.

reason and think both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reason Yes No Yes No
think Yes No Yes No
As verbs, think is a hypernym of reason; that is, think is a word with a broader meaning than reason:
  • reason: think logically
  • think: use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
Other hypernyms of reason include cerebrate, cogitate.
As verbs, think is a hypernym of reason; that is, think is a word with a broader meaning than reason:
  • reason: decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
  • think: use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
Other hypernyms of reason include cerebrate, cogitate.
reason (noun) think (noun)
the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination an instance of deliberate thinking
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) think (verb)
think logically bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
present reasons and arguments judge or regard; look upon; judge
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
expect, believe, or suppose
have in mind as a purpose
be capable of conscious thought
focus one's attention on a certain state
decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting
ponder; reflect on, or reason about
have or formulate in the mind
dispose the mind in a certain way
imagine or visualize
Difference between reason and think

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