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. Aaron Stokes:

   He didn't even drink stupid coffee, because he didn't want to be addicted to coffee.

2. Jim Watson:

   We've got to get people together because people are coming up to all of us and saying, 'How can we help?' they want to help, they want to sponsor a family they want to provide financial support.

3. Elvis Picardo:

   You're seeing some of the big risk factors dissipate, crude oil come back, the Chinese markets stabilize, it helps the TSX because it's so leveraged to global growth expectations.

4. Daphne Bridgerton:

   And it was so great, because it felt safe and fun : you choreograph it like a stunt, or a dance, it's crazy to me that that hasn't been there in the past. I've done sex scenes before that I can't believe I did : it was only five or six years ago, but it would not be allowed now.

5. Pinkett Smith:

   I find it ironic that somebody who has made their living and has made millions and millions of dollars from the very people that you're talking about boycotting just because you didn't get a nomination, just because you didn't win? that's not the way life works, baby.