Natural alternatives to “for this reason” include therefore, thus, and consequently. The best choice depends on tone, relationship, and what you need the sentence to do.
Choose the Connector by Tone and Grammar
- Therefore
- Thus
- Consequently
- As a result
- Accordingly
- Hence
- Because of this
- For that reason
- On that basis
- Owing to this
- Due to this
- Which is why
- Given this
- In consequence
- That is why
Therefore
“Therefore” is the standard formal connector for a conclusion that follows from the previous statement.
Example: The deadline was brought forward; therefore, the team changed its schedule.
Thus
“Thus” is concise and slightly formal, common in academic and analytical writing.
Example: The deadline was brought forward; thus, the team had less time to prepare.
Consequently
“Consequently” emphasizes that the second event or conclusion follows as a consequence.
Example: The deadline was brought forward; consequently, several tasks had to be reprioritized.
As a result
“As a result” is neutral and clear when introducing a consequence in ordinary prose.
Example: The deadline was brought forward. As a result, the team changed its schedule.
Accordingly
“Accordingly” works when the preceding information provides a basis for the action that follows.
Example: The deadline was brought forward; accordingly, the project plan was revised.
Hence
“Hence” is concise and formal, though it can sound old-fashioned in casual writing.
Example: The deadline was brought forward; hence the need for a revised schedule.
Because of this
“Because of this” is explicit and natural when you want to refer directly to the preceding fact.
Example: The deadline was brought forward. Because of this, the team changed its schedule.
For that reason
“For that reason” is a close plain-language equivalent that emphasizes the reason.
Example: The deadline was brought forward. For that reason, the team changed its schedule.
On that basis
“On that basis” fits decisions made on the basis of evidence or reasoning just stated.
Example: The costs were higher than forecast. On that basis, the board delayed the purchase.
Owing to this
“Owing to this” is grammatical before a noun phrase, but can sound awkward as a sentence connector.
Example: Demand increased unexpectedly. Owing to this, additional staff were scheduled.
Due to this
“Due to this” is common before a noun phrase and often better recast as “because of this”.
Example: The supplier was late. Due to this, the launch was postponed.
Which is why
“Which is why” links the reason to the outcome within the same sentence rather than as a standalone transition.
Example: The deadline was brought forward, which is why the team changed its schedule.
Given this
“Given this” is a natural formal transition when the preceding information provides the basis for what follows.
Example: The role involves access to sensitive data. Given this, additional checks are required.
In consequence
“In consequence” is formal and relatively uncommon in everyday English.
Example: The road was closed and, in consequence, deliveries were delayed.
That is why
“That is why” is natural and direct when the causal connection is obvious.
Example: The deadline was brought forward. That is why the team changed its schedule.
Match the Tone for “For This Reason” to the Situation
A shorter option usually sounds more conversational, while a fuller sentence can sound warmer or more formal. Match the wording to the relationship, urgency, and purpose of the message.