wherefore
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adverb \ˈhwer-ˌfȯr, ˈwer-\Definition of WHEREFORE
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: for what reason or purpose : why
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See Examples of WHEREFORE
- <it was getting late, and wherefore we decided to move on>
Origin of WHEREFORE
Middle English wherfor, wherfore, from where, wher + for, fore for
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to WHEREFORE
- Synonyms
- accordingly, consequently, ergo, hence, so, thereupon, thus, therefore
Rhymes with WHEREFORE
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2wherefore
nounDefinition of WHEREFORE
: an answer or statement giving an explanation : reason <wants to know the whys and wherefores>
Examples of WHEREFORE
- <demanded to know the whys and wherefores for the decision>
First Known Use of WHEREFORE
1590
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