English Explanatory Dictionary

have reason

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be right.
  2. To have grounds, justification etc. (to do something, or for something).

Word forms

have reason has reason having reason had reason

Etymology

From have + reason, partly after Middle French avoir raison.

Derived words

have reason to believe
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