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therefore

[thair-fawr, -fohr]

adverb

  1. in consequence of that; as a result; consequently.

    I think; therefore I am.

    Synonyms: ,


therefore

/ ˈðɛəˌɔː /

  1. thus; hence: used to mark an inference on the speaker's part

    those people have their umbrellas up: therefore, it must be raining

  2. consequently; as a result

    they heard the warning on the radio and therefore took another route

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of therefore1

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English ther(e)fore, variant of therfor therefor
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Synonym Study

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 especially 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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Incorrect conclusions were drawn, among them that the country had dramatically shifted to the right and, therefore, Democrats must as well.

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She added: "It will therefore not change the material facts nor my intention to vote against."

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"His actions were illegal... He must therefore return control of the California National Guard to the Governor of the State of California forthwith."

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The FSA found some imported Dubai-style chocolate products may not have been intended for sale in the UK and therefore lack a full ingredients list or allergen labelling that are legally required.

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"We were regularly spending $25,000 on one flight for one player to Australia. The flights are tourist flights and therefore the price is through the roof."

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