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Meaning of therefore
The primary meaning of "therefore" is to indicate a consequence or a conclusion.
Etymology of therefore
The word "therefore" has its roots in Old English, with "there" meaning "in that place" and "fore" meaning "for" or "because of", and has been used since the 9th century to indicate a consequence or a conclusion.
Synonyms
thus
consequently
hence
therefore
so
accordingly
as a result
for this reason
in consequence
on account of this
because of this
due to this
from this
it follows that
naturally
obviously
of course
predictably
subsequently
then
ergo
thusly
wherefore
accordingly
in consequence
thence
whence
whither
hither
thereby
in this regard
Definitions
- Used to indicate a consequence or a conclusion: the speaker's words were therefore not taken seriously
- * Used to introduce a logical conclusion: we have no money, therefore we cannot buy it
Usage Examples
- The new policy has been successful, therefore it will be continued.
- * She was tired, therefore she went to bed early.
- * The company has gone bankrupt, therefore all employees will be laid off.