believablereason
nounUK /bɪˈliːvəbl ˈriːzn/
US /bɪˈliːvəbl ˈriːzən/
A reason that makes sense and is easy to believe.
She gave a believablereason for being late, so no one was upset.
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2. A cause that seems true even if it is not proven.
His believablereason for missing the bus was that the roads were flooded.
3. An argument that others can accept without much doubt.
The teacher accepted her believablereason for not finishing the homework.
4. A sensible ground for trusting someone or something.
There was a believablereason to think the shop would open on time.