Synonyms for reason

Some common synonyms of reason are: reason [n.] 1. Intellect, mind, sense, understanding, rational faculty, conception, judgment, intuitional faculty, thinking principle, intellectual powers or faculties, discursive power or faculty. 2. Cause, ground, principle, motive, consideration, account, efficient cause, sake. 3. Design, purpose, end, object, aim, final cause. 4. Argument, ~ing, ratiocination, right judgment, chain of ~ing, process of ~ing. 5. Reasonableness, wisdom, common-sense, good sense, right or just view. 6. Right, justice, fairness, equity. 7. Theory, exposition, rationale.