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for
Preposition
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shows that something belongs to something else, or has a specific function
This cake is for you.
This is a net for catching fish.
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For is used to show the reason for something
He was angry, for he had never been called such terrible names before.
for
Subordinator
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For introduces a clause with a subject and a to-infinitive
It's not good for you to be too relaxed.
historical
Adjective
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Historical , events, record, leaders, etc. all relate to things that happened in the distant past.
We tried to look at the problem in its historical context, not just how it is today.
The historical record shows that the country grew dramatically during that period.
reason
Noun
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A reason to do something is why you do it, or the cause of something.
The low price was the main reason for buying it.
I asked them about the reason why we should go.
The police are looking for the reason for the accident.
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Reason is the ability to think clearly.
It's important to use reason to decide, not emotion.
reason
Verb
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If you reason, you think carefully about something.
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(uncommon) If you reason someone, you persuade using reasoning.
I reasoned my friend into my religion.