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in light of
[ɪn laɪt əv]
preposition / prepositional phrase
à luz de
1.
considering or taking into account something; in view of
In light of recent events, we have decided to postpone the meeting.
À luz dos eventos recentes, decidimos adiar a reunião.
2.
because of; on account of; given that
In light of your excellent performance, we are offering you a promotion.
Dado o seu excelente desempenho, estamos oferecendo uma promoção.
3.
when something is newly understood or revealed
The scandal puts his earlier statements in a different light.
O escândalo coloca suas declarações anteriores sob uma nova perspectiva.
Synonyms
in view of
considering
given that
because of
on account of
taking into account
Antonyms
ignoring
disregarding
regardless of
Regional Variations
General Brazilian Portuguese
à luz de
most common formal usage
Brazil
levando em conta
more casual alternative
Portugal
à luz de
standard usage, identical to Brazilian formal
Brazil
diante de
alternative meaning 'in face of'
Related Idioms & Phrases
shed light on
cast light on
in the light of
see in a new light
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