Therefore vs. Wherefore — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Therefore and Wherefore
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Definitions
Therefore
For that reason or cause; consequently or hence.
Wherefore
For what purpose or reason; why.
Therefore
(conjunctive) Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.
Traditional values will always have a place. Therefore, they will never lose relevance.
Wherefore
Therefore.
Therefore
For that; for it (in reference to a previous statement)
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Wherefore
A purpose or cause
Wanted to know all the whys and wherefores.
Therefore
For that or this reason, referring to something previously stated; for that.
I have married a wife, and therefore I can not come.
Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
Wherefore
Why, for what reason, because of what.
Therefore
Consequently; by consequence.
He blushes; therefore he is guilty.
Wherefore
Therefore.
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Therefore
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result;
Therefore X must be true
The eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory
We were young and thence optimistic
It is late and thus we must go
The witness is biased and so cannot be trusted
Wherefore
(archaic) Because of which.
Therefore
As a consequence;
He had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now held
Wherefore
An intent or purpose; a why.
Wherefore
For which reason; so; - used relatively.
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Wherefore
For what reason; why; - used interrogatively.
But wherefore that I tell my tale.
Wherefore didst thou doubt?
Wherefore
The reason why.
Wherefore
The cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
Wherefore
For which reason;
Wherefore do I receive this honor?
