for this reason
5 synonyms for for this reason, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adverb — Because of the thing just mentioned; used to link a cause already stated to the result that follows.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
that is why
How to use for this reason
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
for this reason alone
it is for this reason that
for these reasons
Slightly formal and common in essays, reports and academic writing. Use for these reasons when more than one cause has been given.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between for this reason and therefore?
Both introduce a consequence. Therefore is shorter and more logical in tone, common in arguments and proofs. For this reason explicitly points back to a specific cause you have just described, which makes it useful when several ideas are in play.
Should there be a comma after for this reason?
Yes, when it opens a sentence: "For this reason, the trial was halted." No comma is needed when it sits mid-sentence, as in "the trial was halted for this reason".
