therefore
[ thair-fawr, -fohr ]
/ ˈðɛərˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr /
adverb
in consequence of that; as a result; consequently: I think; therefore I am.
Origin of therefore
synonym study for therefore
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.
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH therefore
therefor thereforeWords nearby therefore
thereafter,
thereat,
thereby,
thereby hangs a tale,
therefor,
therefore,
therefrom,
therein,
thereinafter,
thereinto,
theremin
Example sentences from the Web for therefore
British Dictionary definitions for therefore
therefore
/ (ˈðɛəˌfɔː) /
sentence connector
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