Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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"It is therefore important to understand how both of these are changing."

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

It’s also getting more gruesome, and therefore less fun.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Don’t be surprised, therefore, if the Fed cuts rates by that much as soon as the geopolitical dust settles.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The government imposes caps when it thinks inflation, and therefore the interest rate, will grow too high.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“Yes! The flies like it, too, and I like the flies; therefore I like it.”

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker