For and because

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For and because

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Hello English Native Speakers :mrgreen:

I want to ask about substituting (because) with (for). Can I say something like:

"I can't come to the party for I have some business to do"
?

What I know is that it's archaic or formal but correct.
But my boss says its not even correct!

And we have a dare!
So please let me know if I win or lose the dare :~:

Thank you for helping out. Really appreciate it
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Re: For and because

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Archaic and highly unnatural. Do no use in conversation!
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