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wherefore


2wherefore

noun

Definition of WHEREFORE

: an answer or statement giving an explanation : reason <wants to know the whys and wherefores>

Examples of WHEREFORE

  1. <demanded to know the whys and wherefores for the decision>

First Known Use of WHEREFORE

1590

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