Using “because” in the sense of “for” instead of “because”

In what circumstances is it preferable to use for when it has the same meaning as because?

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Asked on December 24, 2021 in Word choice.
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What is the difference between “for” and “because”? -The

relationship between these two acts, the verb for and for sounds slightly classic and informal. I am late, for the roads were very snowy this morning.” both work, but “because” is more commonly used.

-“For” is used as a preposition. ” because” isn’t. I stopped for lunch.” But if you are having lunch, you could say it for lunch. In some cases, you can use “because of” but it often has a slightly different meaning than “for. ” I stopped for lunch – what exactly is involved? Is it silly to stop eating lunch or something that’s good for you just because other people are getting it? I stopped at the train station in Toronto with lunch. Do you see the person

on the train saying “I stopped for lunch”?”?

Answered on December 24, 2021.
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“for” in function of “because” is a bit of antiquated though still used and rather elegant construct. You won’t find it in slang often, nor does it appear in technical-formal language, but definitely appears in formal speeches, in high society, poetry etc. You will find it in slang rarely, and neither does it appear in tech-formal language, but certainly appears in formal discourse, speech, in public and informal literature.

I choose sweet miss Ada for she has the softest

voice” Note this does not apply to substituting “because of”, where “for” is just as

informal: “I choose a cheesburger for its yummy

meat”.

Answered on December 24, 2021.
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What is the difference between “for” and “because”? -The

relationship between these two acts, the verb for and for sounds slightly classic and informal. I am late, for the roads were very snowy this morning.” both work, but “because” is more commonly used.

-“For” is used as a preposition. ” because” isn’t. I stopped for lunch.” But if you are having lunch, you could say it for lunch. In some cases, you can use “because of” but it often has a slightly different meaning than “for. ” I stopped for lunch – what exactly is involved? Is it silly to stop eating lunch or something that’s good for you just because other people are getting it? I stopped at the train station in Toronto with lunch. Do you see the person

on the train saying “I stopped for lunch”?”?

Answered on December 24, 2021.
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I was tired after

my journey, for I had been forced to bike 20 miles for training purposes.

However using for at the beginning of a sentence is considered evil/improper by some. To find some more specific information, please read the first link, it explains usage of quite well. Why also when for us used as a preposition, it is different.

For example, this sentence uses properly.

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Answered on December 24, 2021.
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“for” in function of “because” is a bit of antiquated though still used and rather elegant construct. You won’t find it in slang often, nor does it appear in technical-formal language, but definitely appears in formal speeches, in high society, poetry etc. You will find it in slang rarely, and neither does it appear in tech-formal language, but certainly appears in formal discourse, speech, in public and informal literature.

I choose sweet miss Ada for she has the softest

voice” Note this does not apply to substituting “because of”, where “for” is just as

informal: “I choose a cheesburger for its yummy

meat”.

Answered on December 24, 2021.
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I was tired after

my journey, for I had been forced to bike 20 miles for training purposes.

However using for at the beginning of a sentence is considered evil/improper by some. To find some more specific information, please read the first link, it explains usage of quite well. Why also when for us used as a preposition, it is different.

For example, this sentence uses properly.

How do I get my job done for business?

Answered on December 24, 2021.
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What is the difference between “for” and “because”? -The

relationship between these two acts, the verb for and for sounds slightly classic and informal. I am late, for the roads were very snowy this morning.” both work, but “because” is more commonly used.

-“For” is used as a preposition. ” because” isn’t. I stopped for lunch.” But if you are having lunch, you could say it for lunch. In some cases, you can use “because of” but it often has a slightly different meaning than “for. ” I stopped for lunch – what exactly is involved? Is it silly to stop eating lunch or something that’s good for you just because other people are getting it? I stopped at the train station in Toronto with lunch. Do you see the person

on the train saying “I stopped for lunch”?”?

Answered on December 24, 2021.
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