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For this reason
UK/fɔː ðɪs ˈriːzən/US/fɔːr ðɪs ˈriːzən/for this REA·son
Because of this reason; used to introduce a consequence that follows from what was just said.
Examples
“The software had multiple bugs. For this reason, the release was delayed.”
“He was absent for several weeks; for this reason his project fell behind schedule.”
“The evidence was contradictory. For this reason, the judge requested further tests.”
Band 8 sentence
“The survey respondents consistently reported health concerns; for this reason, the committee recommended further epidemiological study.”
Collocations
- for this reason + clause
- for this reason alone
Word family
Common mistakes
For this reason the meeting cancelled.→For this reason, the meeting was cancelled.
The evidence was weak for this reason the case was dropped.→The evidence was weak; for this reason, the case was dropped.
Say it for a higher band
5so→6so/therefore→7+for this reason
Synonyms
for that reason
therefore
Easily confused
for that reason
“The policy was unpopular; for that reason they withdrew it.”
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