therefore

[thair-fawr, -fohr] / ˈðɛərˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr /

ADVERB

as a result; for that reason

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accordingly so then thus

STRONG

consequently hence thence

WEAK

and so ergo for for this reason forasmuch as in consequence in that event inasmuch as on account of on the grounds since therefrom thereupon to that end whence wherefore

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The Zephirin Group therefore upgrades its trading call on Bilibili’s Hong Kong-listed shares to hold medium risk from strong sell medium risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The IPO, therefore, looks like a massive bet on AI, propped up by profits from Starlink.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The cross-party group also expressed concern that the change might be used to open new routes and therefore increase the overall number of flights.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

We therefore need to be cautious about interpreting every fossil groove as deliberate toothpicking.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The head voice is lighter, more tension-free, and more natural and therefore more beautiful sounding.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

therefore

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