That which provides a reason or justification
(Noun)
A fact or circumstance that gives logical support to an assertion, claim, or proposal
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. for what reason?
  2. how-so
  3. how
  4. how is it that?
  5. on whose account?
  6. what is the cause that?
  7. to-what-end
  8. for what purpose
  9. on what foundation?
  10. how do you explain that?
  11. how-come

Words Related to Why

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