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there⋅fore
[th
air-fawr, -fohr] 
–adverb
| in consequence of that; as a result; consequently: I think; therefore I am. |
Synonyms:
hence, whence. 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 esp. 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.
hence, whence. 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 esp. 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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| there·fore (thâr'fôr', -fōr') adv. For that reason or cause; consequently or hence. [Middle English : there, there; see there + for, fore, fore; see for.] |
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Therefore
There"fore\, conj. & adv. [OE. therfore. See There, and Fore, adv., For, and cf. Therefor.]1. For that or this reason, referring to something previously stated; for that. I have married a wife, and therefore I can not come. --Luke xiv. 20. Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? --Matt. xix. 27. 2. Consequently; by consequence. He blushes; therefore he is guilty. --Spectator. Syn: See Then.
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Language Translation for : therefore
Spanish:
por eso; por consiguiente,
German:
deshalb,
Japanese:
それゆえに
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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