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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Goldman ran a screen looking at sectors and markets that have the most elevated call-option positioning and that therefore are likely to provide more bang for the buck in such a trade.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Einstein–Rosen bridges are therefore unstable and unobservable — mathematical structures, not portals.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

He argued in January that tariff-driven inflation would likely prove temporary, and that the Fed should therefore respond to a weaker labor market by bringing rates lower.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

So why, if the homes are unregistered and therefore illegal, are English councils still placing children in them?

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Forcing herself to speak, therefore, in the hope of putting it by, she calmly said,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

therefore

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