Synonyms for because
bɪˈkɔz, -ˈkɒz, -ˈkʌzbe·cause

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1. becauseconjunction

   By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.

   I hid myself because I was afraid.

   Synonyms:
   for, since, forwhy, , inasmuch as, as, for that, forthy, therefore

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1. because

   Because, literally by-cause, is the most direct and complete word for giving the reason of a thing. Since, originally denoting succession in time, signifies a succession in a chain of reasoning, a natural inference or result. As indicates something like, coordinate, parallel. Since is weaker than because; as is weaker than since; either may introduce the reason before the main statement; thus, since or as you are going, I will accompany you. Often the weaker word is the more courteous, implying less constraint; for example, as you request it, I will come, rather than I will come because you request it. Inasmuch as is a formal and qualified expression, implying by just so much, and no more; thus, inasmuch as the debtor has no property, I abandon the claim. For is a loose connective, giving often mere suggestion or indication rather than reason or cause; as, it is morning, for (not because) the birds are singing.

   Compare synonyms for BUT; NOTWITHSTANDING.

   Synonyms:
   as, for, inasmuch as, since

   Antonyms:
   altho, however, nevertheless, notwithstanding, notwithstanding, yet

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1. because

   Synonyms:
   owing, consequently, accordingly

   Antonyms:
   irrespectively, independently, inconsequently, unconnectedly

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1. becauseconj.

   Synonyms:
   for, since, as, for the cause that, for the reason that, on this account that, inasmuch as

2. becauseconj.

   Synonyms:
   on account, by reason

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1. List of paraphrases for "because":

   since, as, due, oj, cos, already, for, therefore, owing, jo, that, cause, by

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1. William Dudley:

   I was always more in the camp that demand for reserves is going to be higher in the new environment because of changes in regulation, like the liquidity coverage ratio that increases the demand for high-quality assets.

2. Cathi Herrod:

   Doctors will be on notice, women will be on notice that you don’t secure an abortion simply because there’s a diagnosis of a nonterminal genetic condition.

3. Carlos Ghosn:

   At the end of the day, this (deal) was done quickly because there was trust at the top level.

4. Clarisa Alayeto:

   It was really nice because you felt like you were having the ceremony in community, but you also felt as though the ceremony was just you and your partner. That's how we felt.

5. Arthur C. Clarke:

   CNN is one of the participants in the war. I have a fantasy where Ted Turner is elected president but refuses because he doesn't want to give up power.