Example: I forgot my keys, and for this reason, I was late.
Definition
"For this reason" is a phrase used to introduce a cause or explanation for something previously mentioned. It connects a statement with its justification, indicating that what follows is the result or consequence of the prior information.
Translations
por esta razón
om deze reden
per aquesta raó
pour cette raison
aus diesem Grund
Etymology
The phrase "for this reason" originates from a combination of English words 'for,' meaning 'because of,' and 'reason,' derived from Latin 'ratio,' meaning 'reckoning' or 'cause.' It has been used for centuries to clearly link causes and effects in speech and writing.
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"For this reason" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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