Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with reason in American Collocation
reason
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
good
There could be compelling social reasons for a person to live in a particular area.
not good
Young people are always making the headlines – often for the wrong reasons.
main
Survey results show farmers choose to grow biotech crops for two main reasons.
only
We believe that the only reason the system has not collapsed completely is the diligence of staff.
obvious
The majority of companies have restrictive contracts for obvious reasons.
common
The most common reasons for needing to work away from the office were business trips and meetings.
real
Citizens were probably unaware of the real reasons why the government decided to go to war.
simple
There are very simple reasons for this.
We don’t provide accommodation for the simple reason that most people prefer to find their own.
various
For various reasons, sales of DAB digital radios have been poor.
same
Avoiding clutter is the very reason why many people buy a laptop in the first place.
possible
The sample should be examined to identify a possible reason for these low moisture levels.
unknown
For some unknown reason she took an immediate liking to him.
The bass player wandered off stage for no particular reason.
of a particular type
The results may be unavailable for some technical reason.
This cannot be dealt with over the phone for obvious security reasons.
The owner was wealthy enough to live abroad for tax reasons.
have a reason
Our cleaning staff have every reason to be proud of the role they perform.
give a reason
If the form has been rejected you will be given the reasons why.
Can you suggest any reasons for these differences?
explain or describe the reason
It might help allay your concerns if I explain the reasons why the regulations were published.
The adverts are aimed at highlighting the reasons for speed limits.
examine the reasons
This new research explores the reasons why children run away from home.
discover the reason
Discovering the reason for certain behaviour can improve your relationship.
know or understand the reason
At least I now know the real reason.
I apologise about this in advance and I hope you understand my reasons.
not accept a reason
More and more people questioned his reasons for becoming involved.
I see no reason to change the rules at this time.
be the reason
She seems to think her desire to hurt his reputation constitutes a genuine reason for doing so.
think something is the reason
I suspect his real reason for going on the show was to find fame.