by way of
[preposition]
Synonyms: via, by, through, by dint of, by means of, by virtue of, per, with

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by way of
as a type of:
He sent me some flowers by way of an apology.

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by way of
1. • by way of (something or somewhere)
passing through or by a place
We drove to the airport by way of the small town.

2. • by way of (something)
as a substitute for something, as a form/example of something
By way of introduction the man gave everyone his business card.

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by way of something
1. • by way of (something or somewhere)
passing through or by a place
We drove to the airport by way of the small town.

2. • by way of (something)
as a substitute for something, as a form/example of something
By way of introduction the man gave everyone his business card.

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by way of
prep.
1. For the sake or purpose of; as.
By way of example, he described his own experience.
2. Through; by a route including; via.
He went from New York to San Francisco by way of Chicago.

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