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Meaning of wherefore
The primary meaning of "wherefore" is to ask for the reason or explanation of something.
Etymology of wherefore
The word "wherefore" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, derived from "hwær" (where) and "for" (for), originally used to ask about the place or location of something, but later evolved to inquire about the reason or purpose of something
Historically, "wherefore" was used in literary and poetic works, such as in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, where it is famously used in the line "Wherefore art thou Romeo?"
Synonyms
why
for what reason
on account of
due to
because of
as a result of
in consequence of
consequently
thus
hence
therefore
accordingly
for this reason
for this purpose
to this end
for which reason
on what account
by reason of
inasmuch as
seeing that
since
whereas
whence
wherefrom
whereby
wherein
whereupon
whither
whyfor
how
what for
what about
what for
in what way
in which way
Definitions
- For what reason or purpose something is done or happens
- * Used to introduce a question about the reason for something
- * Used in formal or old-fashioned language to mean "why"
Usage Examples
- Wherefore did you decide to leave the company?
- * I do not know wherefore she was absent from the meeting
- * Wherefore do we need to take this action?