CEFR A2

for what reason

phrase

Meaning

A formal or emphatic way of asking why something happened or why someone took a specific action.

Examples

For what reason did you decide to leave your previous job so suddenly?
The committee demanded to know for what reason the budget had been exceeded.

Synonyms: why, how come, what for, on what grounds

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for what reason (A2)

phrase

Pronunciation: fɔːr wɒt ˈriːzən

Definition

A formal or emphatic way of asking why something happened or why someone took a specific action.

Examples

For what reason did you decide to leave your previous job so suddenly?
The committee demanded to know for what reason the budget had been exceeded.
I cannot understand for what reason they would choose to ignore such clear evidence.

Synonyms of for what reason

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