Synonyms of wherefore

wherefore 1 of 2

adverb

as in therefore

for this or that reason

it was getting late, and wherefore we decided to move on

Synonyms & Similar Words

• therefore
• so
• thus
• consequently
• hence
• in consequence
• thereupon
• accordingly
• ergo

wherefore

2 of 2

noun

as in reason

something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing

demanded to know the whys and wherefores for the decision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reason
• why
• motive
• grounds
• subject
• cause
• authority
• consideration
• account
• occasion
• incentive
• stimulus
• impetus
• antecedent
• inspiration
• instigation

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