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for

[fawr, fer] / fɔr, fər /
CONJUNCTION
in consequence of the fact that
Synonyms
WEAK
as as long as because being considering inasmuch as now since whereas
PREPOSITION
in consideration of
Synonyms
WEAK
after as beneficial to concerning conducive to during for the sake of in contemplation of in exchange for in favor of in furtherance of in order to in order to get in place of in pursuance of in the direction of in the interest of in the name of notwithstanding on the part of on the side of pro supposing to to counterbalance to go to to the amount of to the extent of toward under the authority of with a view to with regard to with respect

Usage

What are other ways to say for? The conjunction for introduces reason, proof, or justification for an occurrence or action, but it does so as if the reason were an afterthought or a parenthetical statement: I was famished, for I had not eaten all day. Because introduces a direct reason: I was sleeping because I was tired. As and since are so casual as to imply merely circumstances attendant on the main statement: As (or since) I was tired, I was sleeping. The more formal inasmuch as implies concession; the main statement is true in view of the circumstances introduced by this conjunction: Inasmuch as I was tired, it seemed best to sleep.

Example Sentences

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Local 99 is arranging food distribution for its members — whose average pay is about $35,000 per year, according to the union.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

It seemed to be a small but central spot for dino-lovers to gather, a glimpse of the welcoming place the web used to be — or, appeared to be.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

He said: "We do need to concentrate first on getting a fairer settlement for Wales within the UK but we think in the longer term Wales is better off in the UK."

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Unified had offered a one-time bonus of 3% for the current school year, then a permanent hike of 4% on July 1, 4% more on Jan. 1, 2027, and 2% more on Jan. 1, 2028.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

She set a few more out on the counter for Maggie.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith