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forasmuch

forasmuch

9.9
Gives a reason in older or formal English
  • subordinating conjunction
  • /ˌfɔːr.əzˈmʌtʃ/
  • Archaic
: ya que
  • Forasmuch as you have completed the task, you may leave early.

Examples

  • We should proceed with caution, forasmuch as the risks are significant.

  • He decided to leave early, forasmuch as he had an important meeting.

  • Forasmuch as the evidence was clear, the jury reached a quick verdict.

  • He was excused from duty forasmuch as he was unwell that day.

  • Forasmuch as the report was thorough, the committee accepted the findings without objection.

  • Forasmuch as we are running low on supplies, we need to place an order soon.

  • Forasmuch as she has demonstrated great skill, I believe she deserves a promotion.

Synonyms

because
vsforasmuch
∞ 1.0

To give the reason for something

is more old fashioned and formal than this plain reason marker
since
vsforasmuch
∞ 1.0

Because one thing is the reason for another

is older and more formal in tone when giving a reason
when
vsforasmuch
1.0

To introduce a clause that gives a reason for something

is used to give a reason rather than to show time

Surface Forms

forasmuch main

Morphology

forasmuch = as + much (semi-transparent) = for + as + much

Formed from the fused phrase 'for as much (as)'; the components are recognizable but the archaic/fixed conjunctive meaning ('because') is somewhat idiomatic and not directly inferable by all learners. [Postprocessing: moved 'for' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

The word forasmuch comes from the old phrase for as much, which you can read as 'for this much' or simply 'because', so it introduces the reason for something.