Synonyms for consequently
ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛnt li, -kwənt-con·se·quent·ly

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1. consequently

   Therefore, signifying for that (or this) reason, is the most precise and formal word for expressing the direct conclusion of a chain of reasoning; then carries a similar but slighter sense of inference, which it gives incidentally rather than formally; as, "All men are mortal; Cæsar is a man; therefore Cæsar is mortal;" or, "The contract is awarded; then there is no more to be said." Consequently denotes a direct result, but more frequently of a practical than a theoretic kind; as, "Important matters demand my attention; consequently I shall not sail to-day." Consequently is rarely used in the formal conclusions of logic or mathematics, but marks rather the freer and looser style of rhetorical argument. Accordingly denotes correspondence, which may or may not be consequence; it is often used in narration; as, "The soldiers were eager and confident; accordingly they sprang forward at the word of command." Thence is a word of more sweeping inference than therefore, applying not merely to a single set of premises, but often to all that has gone before, including the reasonable inferences that have not been formally stated. Wherefore is the correlative of therefore, and whence of hence or thence, appending the inference or conclusion to the previous statement without a break. Compare synonyms for BECAUSE.

   Synonyms:
   accordingly, because, hence, then, thence, therefore, whence, wherefore

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1. consequently

   Synonyms:
   accordingly, therefore

   Antonyms:
   irrelevantly, inconsequently

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1. consequently, accordinglyadverb

   (sentence connectors) because of the reason given

   "consequently, he didn't do it"; "continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor"

   Synonyms:
   therefore, accordingly

2. consequently, thereforeadverb

   as a consequence

   "he had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now held"

   Synonyms:
   so, thence, therefore, hence, thus, accordingly

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1. List of paraphrases for "consequently":

   accordingly, therefore, thus, hence, so, thereby, correspondingly

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1. Marquis de Sade:

   If the objects who serve us feel ecstacy, they are much more often concerned with themselves than with us, and our own enjoyment is consequently impaired. The idea of seeing another person experience the same pleasure reduces one to a kind of equality which spoils the unutterable charms that come from despotism.

2. Androulla Johnstone:

   The individuals to whom these incidents were reported failed in their duty to protect, consequently, no intelligence about Savile’s behavior was gathered over the years and no action was taken.

3. Amgen Inc:

   Protecting intellectual property is critical to our business since it allows for our investment in the research and development of new medicines, consequently, we are disappointed with today's decision, and we look forward to presenting our case to uphold the jury's verdict.

4. Burkina Faso interim president:

   Consequently, there was no way we could not show a film that was apparently threatened by terrorism.

5. Chris Williamson:

   While growth has clearly slowed in 2015 compared to the impressive rate seen throughout much of last year, the goods-producing sector is by no means collapsing under the weight of the strong dollar, and fears of a sharp slowdown consequently look overplayed.