Proof and Reason

Proof

Proof noun - Something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim.

Reason is a synonym for proof in evidence topic. In some cases you can use "Reason" instead a noun "Proof".

Nearby Words: proofed, proofing

Reason

Reason noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.

Proof is a synonym for reason in intention topic. Sometimes you can use "Proof" instead a noun "Reason", if it concerns topics such as evidence, explanation for an action.

How words are described

clear clear proof clear reason
best best proof best reason
better better proof better reason
common common proof common reason
Other adjectives: solid, original, true, legitimate, obvious, simple, logical, actual, real, little, excellent, main, ultimate, new, possible, apparent, official, biggest.

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / The Evil That Men Do Retired Badass: Holland pals around with a dolphin friend he's named Quasimodo in the Caymans, and shows no signs of wanting to give up his idyllic lifestyle, but when he's given proof and a reason to hunt Molloch down he jumps back into action.
  • She actually is guilty of the crime she's accused of, murdering Littlefinger, but Lysa doesn't actually have proof or eyewitnesses, just a letter sent by someone with reason to want Sansa dead.
  • He Knows Too Much Part of the reason why the teacher in "True Calling" was murdered was because she had proof that another teacher was using drugs and forcing a student to bring them to him.
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