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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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Therefore it should be a relief for Apple shareholders that the new CEO will be Ternus, the company’s head of hardware engineering.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

"I think if you experience that two days ago, you want to be involved next season to show we can do even better. Therefore, we have to perform in the league as well."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Therefore, she thinks Google will lead the pack when it comes to return on invested capital from generative AI over the next decade.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Therefore it is part of the government’s nonmilitary fleet of aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Therefore, she now proceeded to do something quite rare and brave—something you yourself may find it necessary to do someday, if you have not already had cause to try it out.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood