in light of
/ɪn ˈlaɪt əv/
considering, taking into account
in light of in a sentence
“In light of new evidence, we revised our conclusions.”
Origin of in light of
Metaphor of illumination revealing truth
Related Words
by the same token
for the same reason; similarly
that said
introduces a contrasting or qualifying point
moreover
adds information that strengthens the previous point
nevertheless
introduces a contrasting point despite what came before
notwithstanding
despite the preceding point
accordingly
as a logical result of what was stated