Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
Source: tatoeba (3878359)
Inasmuch
/ˌɪnəzˈmʌt͡ʃ/
Synonyms for "inasmuch" (12 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: archaic usage, as, because, for this reason, formal usage.
- Sentence evidence is available for inasmuch, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "inasmuch".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "inasmuch"
Keep "inasmuch" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "inasmuch" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "inasmuch", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "inasmuch" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
10 entriesarchaic conjunctioncausal conjunctionconditional conjunctionconsequentlydegree adverbdiscourse adverbfor that reasonformal conjunctionthereforethus
Collocations
10 entriesas much asinasmuch asinasmuch as feasibleinasmuch as permittedinasmuch as possibleinasmuch as requiredinsofar asso far asto the extentto the extent that
Derivations
1 entriesSample sentences
8 total sentences available.
The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed than he who reads them, inasmuch as he who knows nothing is nearer to truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehood and errors.
Source: tatoeba (7019920)
Some call him a thief; others impute unto him a kind of sub-cannibalism, inasmuch as he bringeth unto his fleshpots that sagacious canine creature known for ages as the friend and companion of man.
Source: tatoeba (11973063)
Not only so, but where they see the place of their fathers and of the just, they are hereby punished; for a chaos deep and large is fixed between them, inasmuch that a just man that hath compassion on them, cannot be admitted, nor can an unjust man if he were bold enough to attempt it, pass over it.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "inasmuch"?
Closest matches include archaic usage, as, because, for this reason, formal usage.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "inasmuch"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.