What is another word for by reason of?

Pronunciation: [ba͡ɪ ɹˈiːzən ɒv] (IPA)

The phrase "by reason of" means "because of" or "due to." There are many synonyms for this phrase, including "on account of," "as a result of," "owing to," "due to the fact that," and "thanks to." These synonyms can be used interchangeably with the phrase "by reason of" to convey the same meaning. "On grounds of," "based on," "in consequence of," and "by virtue of" are other synonyms that are more formal and are often used in legal or academic writing. Regardless of the synonym used, the phrase conveys a causal relationship between an action or event and the reason for it occurring.

What are the hypernyms for By reason of?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with By reason of

  • A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughts of other men by reason of respect or natural love.
    Joseph Conrad
  • In all private quarrels the duller nature is triumphant by reason of dullness.
    George Eliot
  • All myths that are something more than fancies gain rather than lose in value with time, by reason of the accretions of human experience.
    Richard Le Gallienne
  • An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it.
    Mohandas Gandhi
  • You will be courteous to your elders who have explored to the point from which you may advance; and helpful to your juniors who will progress farther by reason of your labors.
    Abbott L. Lowell

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