What is synonyms for for
Diversify your English: find synonyms, boost your language confidence
for
/ fɔːr /
A preposition used to indicate the purpose, recipient, or agent of an action, or the reason something is done.
Synonyms of for
Prepositions
As in because of, due to
Strongest matches:
- because of
- due to
- owing to
- on account of
Weak matches:
- in view of
- by reason of
- in light of
Prepositions
As in in favor of
Strongest matches:
- in support of
- backing
- endorsing
Weak matches:
- pro
- championing
Prepositions
As in in place of, instead of
Strongest matches:
- in place of
- instead of
- in lieu of
Weak matches:
- substituting for
- replacing
Prepositions
As in on behalf of
Strongest matches:
- on behalf of
- representing
- in the interest of
Weak matches:
- advocating for
- standing in for
Prepositions
As in with the purpose of
Strongest matches:
- with the purpose of
- with the aim of
- with the intention of
Weak matches:
- aiming to
- seeking to
- in order to
Conjunctions
Strongest matches:
- because
- since
- as
Weak matches:
- given that
- seeing that
- now that
Antonyms:
against, versus, anti, opposed to
Usage examples:
1. She bought a gift for her friend's birthday.
2. They waited for the bus to arrive.
3. They have a tradition of going for a jog in the morning, regardless of the weather conditions.
Learn more words on the go
Frequently asked questions
What are some common synonyms for 'for' when expressing the reason or cause of something?
When indicating a purpose or intended goal, what synonyms can replace 'for'?
Are there any specific synonyms for 'for' when it's used in the context of supporting someone or something?
Can 'for' be replaced with a synonym when it's used to indicate a duration of time?