Collocation
give a reason
to provide an explanation or justification for something
Definition
'give a reason' is a common English collocation. to provide an explanation or justification for something
give + a reason (+ for + noun/gerund) / (+ why + clause)
“He refused to give a reason for his decision.”
Examples
- You should give a reason if you are going to be late.
- The teacher asked her to give a reason for her answer.
- They did not give a reason why the event was canceled.
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- Please give a reason for requesting a refund.
- The company finally gave a reason for the sudden price increase.
- If you cannot give a reason, your complaint may not be accepted.
- She was asked to give a reason for leaving the team mid-season.
- Witnesses were unable to give a reason for the argument escalating so quickly.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with