state a reason

Frequency: 7.515.6 per million words

To formally say or write down a reason.

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Examples (10)

  • The defendant was asked to state his reason for being at the scene.
  • The judge instructed the witness to state the reason for her testimony clearly.
  • In his formal complaint, he was required to state each reason in detail.
  • She decided to state her reason for leaving the company in a professional manner.
  • The committee requested that each member state a reason for their vote.
  • When asked for an explanation, he could not state a coherent reason.
  • Please state your reason for applying for this position.
  • The report will state the primary reason for the project's delay.
  • It is important to state a clear reason when refusing a request.
  • The official document required him to state his reason for appeal.