Used to explain the cause behind a decision, opinion, or action just described.
“For this reason, many parents support extending school hours despite the added cost.”
“For this reason, the committee recommends postponing the vote until further research is completed.”
In viewpoint passages, 'for this reason' often bridges an author's evidence and their opinion, so the sentence that follows usually states their position clearly. This makes it a reliable spot to check when a question asks why a speaker holds a particular view.
Synonyms: therefore, consequently, because of this