THEREFORE Definition & Meaning

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therefore

[ thair-fawr, -fohr ]

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adverb

in consequence of that; as a result; consequently:
I think; therefore I am.
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therefore

/ ˈðɛəˌ��ɔː /

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thus; hence: used to mark an inference on the speaker's part
those people have their umbrellas up: therefore, it must be raining
consequently; as a result
they heard the warning on the radio and therefore took another route

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of therefore¹

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English ther(e)fore, variant of therfor therefor

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Synonym Study

Therefore, wherefore, accordingly, consequently, so, then all introduce a statement resulting from, or caused by, what immediately precedes. Therefore (for this or that reason) and wherefore (for which reason) imply exactness of reasoning; they are especially used in logic, law, mathematics, etc., and in a formal style of speaking or writing. Accordingly (in conformity with the preceding) and consequently (as a result, or sequence, or effect of the preceding), although also somewhat formal, occur mainly in less technical contexts. So (because the preceding is true or this being the case) and then (since the preceding is true) are informal or conversational in tone.

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Large and small lakes alike are therefore largely affected in the zone "where the base of the ice sheet melts and where that meltwater flows," Bell said.

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She found Excel's "conduct in relation to this litigation was both unreasonable and out of the norm", and therefore ordered the firm to pay the winning party's legal costs of £10,240.10.

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“We’re talking about an oppressed world, a world without hope, a world without joy, and therefore, a world without color,” Ezban says.

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The charity said the cost would vary depending on rainfall and therefore river levels, but warned if current conditions persist, "it's likely we'll be paying as much as £100,000 per week".

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Reopening its doors likely will bring even more foot traffic to the bar’s area of DTLA, and therefore benefit the neighboring venues, businesses and food trucks.

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