Are the words "reason" and "excuse" synonyms? If not, please explain the difference and provide proof.

Answer 1

think quite alot of yourself don't you

putz

Answer 2

reason
reason: noun 1 a : a statement offered in explanation or justification b : a rational ground or motive c : a sufficient ground of explanation or of logical defense; especially : something (as a principle or law) that supports a conclusion or explains a fact d : the thing that makes some fact intelligible : CAUSE
2 a (1) : the power of comprehending, inferring, or thinking especially in orderly rational ways : INTELLIGENCE (2) : proper exercise of the mind (3) : SANITY b : the sum of the intellectual powers

excuse: 1 a : to make apology for b : to try to remove blame from
2 : to forgive entirely or disregard as of trivial import : regard as excusable
3 a : to grant exemption or release to b : to allow to leave
4 : to serve as excuse for : JUSTIFY

Answer 3

reason is an explanation of how something came about. An excuse is why someone shouldn't be mad at you. For example. I'm late for work because I was out drinking last night and overslept. Most bosses might accept that as a reason, not many will accept that as an excuse.

Answer 4

A reason is the basis or motive for an action.
An excuse is an explanation offered to justify or obtain forgiveness.

Answer 5

I don't really know. A good reason to excuse myself!

Answer 6

no they are not.

The reason it is so hot is that we are under a new pressure system. (you cannot use the word "excuse".)

His excuse was he didn't have sufficient funds. (the word 'reason' does not make sense in this use.)

Answer 7

no. Reason is sth that you have an explanation for while excuse is sth you say in order not to get blamed