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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Temperatures will therefore noticeably drop to around 10 to 14C across most areas.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

And the third included those without enough supporting information for the FDA to make an informed decision and therefore wouldn’t be used for compounding.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The grading-proposal committee said this will make A-minuses more common—and therefore less taboo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

We also learned a lot of lessons in the 1970s and therefore now maintain strategic petroleum reserves that can provide a near-term buffer.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It behooved them, therefore, to try to determine the legitimacy of the other claims.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

therefore

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