on the strength of
Based upon, relying
On the strength of means based on or relying upon something as justification or support: She was hired on the strength of her portfolio, He invested on the strength of a rumor.
The phrase implies that what follows provides sufficient grounds for an action or decision.
- because ofIndicates a cause
- by virtue ofBecause of having
- based onHaving as source
- due toIndicates causation
- given thatAcknowledging a premise
in view of · on the basis of · as per · credentials · endorsement · good name · basis · justification · corroboration · trustworthiness · rationale · testimony · reputation · word of mouth · reliability · proof · evidence · reason
on the strength ofdespite
In spite of
in spite of · regardless of · notwithstanding · irrespective of · contrary to
on the strength ofon a whim
Without forethought or reason
arbitrarily · groundlessly · baselessly · for no reason · unfoundedly
strength, strong, strongly, strengthen, strengthened, strengthening, strengthens, stronger, strongest