By Way Of

Synonyms of by way of

• through
• by means of
• via

Antonyms of by way of

• directly
• straightforwardly
• without detour

Collocations of by way of

introduction

Frequency: 70 %

She met him by way of a mutual friend's introduction.

explanation

Frequency: 65 %

He clarified the situation by way of a detailed explanation.

invitation

Frequency: 60 %

They extended the invitation by way of a formal letter.

apology

Frequency: 50 %

She made amends by way of a sincere apology.

payment

Frequency: 45 %

He settled the debt by way of a cash payment.

Idiomatic Expressions for by way of

• Phrase: by way of example
  Meaning: used to provide an example or illustration
  Usage: Let me explain the concept by way of example.