reason for vs reason to

Both "reason for" and "reason to" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Reason for" is used to explain the cause or justification of something, while "reason to" is used to indicate the purpose or motivation for doing something.

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reason for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to explain the cause or justification of something.

Use "reason for" when you want to explain the cause or justification of an action, event, or situation.

Examples:

The reason for his absence was a family emergency.
What is the reason for the delay in the project?
She couldn't find a reason for his sudden change in behavior.

Alternatives:

cause of
justification for
explanation for

reason to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the purpose or motivation for doing something.

Use "reason to" when you want to express the purpose or motivation behind an action or decision.

Examples:

She had no reason to doubt his sincerity.
What is your reason to pursue this career?
He had every reason to be proud of his achievements.

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No reason to think LaGuerta will.
I have no reason to lie about this.
Or perhaps given me reason to cooperate.
People sometimes have a reason to be afraid.
There's no reason to delay...
I have no reason to protect her anymore.
There is reason to believe some remains in circulation.
No reason to rush this relationship.
You have every reason to be cautious.
No reason to worry you kids.
No reason to call the secretary.
The police certainly have reason to suspect you.
Nicky has no reason to suspect anything.
There was no reason to keep Donny Culpepper.
No reason to make more trouble.
This is certainly no reason to reduce efforts.
We see no reason to question the Congolese assessment.
Citizens have reason to be worried.
No reason to care about that.
I have no reason to protect her anymore.

Alternatives:

purpose to
motivation to
intent to

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