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in order for

in order for phrase: to indicate a possible consequence of an event or action.

Phrase

in order for

  1. To indicate a possible consequence of an event or action.
    Synonyms:
    for to, to

Synonyms of in order for

Questions about in order for

What does in order for mean?
In order for means to indicate a possible consequence of an event or action.
What part of speech is in order for?
In order for is a phrase.

Words near in order for in the dictionary

  1. in one's wildest dreams
  2. in open court
  3. in open store
  4. in operation
  5. in order
  6. in order for
  7. in order that
  8. in order to
  9. in ordinary
  10. in other news
  11. in other words

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