have a reason
Frequency: 9.8150.0 per million words
To possess a motive or justification for an action.
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- I don't know why he did that, but I'm sure he had his reasons.
- I have no reason to believe that she was lying to me.
- She must have a good reason for being late.
- Do you have any reason to doubt his honesty?
- We had no reason to expect such a sudden change.
- He always seems to have a valid reason for his decisions.
- There's no way she would do that without having a strong reason.
- They have every reason to celebrate their success.
- If you have a specific reason, please state it.
- I don't have a single reason to complain.