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therefore
- /ˈðɛə.fɔː/ UK
- /ˈðɛːfoː/ British, Southern, Standard
- /ˈðɛːfɔː/ Northern England
- /ˈðɜː(ɹ)fɔː(ɹ)/
- /ˈðɛɹ.fɔɹ/ US
- /ˈðeːfoː/ Australia
- /ˈðeəfoː/ New Zealand
- /ˈðiəfoː/ New Zealand
- /ˈðeɾfoɾ/ Scotland
- /ˈðɛːfoː/
- /ˈðeə.fɔə/ UK, obsolete
- /ˈðɜːɹˌfɔːɹ/ obsolete
Rhymes with -ɛə(ɹ)fɔː(ɹ), -ɔː(ɹ)
Where it comes from
From Middle English therfore, therfor, tharfore, thorfore; synchronically a univerbation of there (pronominal adverb) + for, literally “for that (reason)”. The spelling has been changed due to a reanalysis as there + fore (literally “forward from that; thence”). See also therefor, ultimately the same formation.
Compare Saterland Frisian deerfoar, Dutch daarvoor, German dafür, Danish and Norwegian derfor, Swedish därför.
adverb
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Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.
Traditional values will always have a place—therefore, they will never lose relevance.
Similar: so, thus, to that end, to this end, hence
- For that; for it (in reference to a previous statement). Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
Similar: then, thus, accordingly, as a result, it follows that, thereby, eo ipso, ∴, as such, consequently, ergo, in consequence, in that case, pursuantly, subsequently, thence, therefore, whence, wherefore · Opposite: nevertheless, to that end, to this end
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: consequently, thence, thus, hence, therefor, ergo, thereby, because, consequentially, also, consequent, furthermore, subsequently, consequence, too, since
adverb
Similar: then, thus, accordingly, as a result, it follows that, thereby, eo ipso, ∴, as such, consequently, ergo, in consequence, in that case, pursuantly, subsequently, thence, therefore, whence, wherefore · Opposite: nevertheless, to that end, to this end
Translations
Every language
adv consequently; by consequence — see also consequently, ergo, so, whence, thus
| Español | por eso, por consiguiente, por ende, por cuanto, por tanto, por lo tanto |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 従って shitagatte |
| 中文 | 所以 suǒyǐ, 因此 yīncǐ |
| Português | portanto, consequentemente, então |
| Français | par conséquent, en conséquence, donc |
| Deutsch | deswegen, deshalb, darum |
| Italiano | dunque |
| Ελληνικά | επομένως epoménos, οπότε opóte, άρα ára |
| Română | deci, așadar, prin urmare |
| Русский | сле́довательно slédovatelʹno, зато́ zató |
| العربية | إِذَنْ ʔiḏan, لِذٰلِكَ liḏālika |
adv (archaic) for that or this reason
| Español | por eso, por consiguiente, por lo tanto, por ende |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 따라서 ttaraseo, 그래서 geuraeseo, 그러므로 geureomeuro |
| 日本語 | それ故に soreyue ni, 故に yue ni, ですから desu kara, 従って shitagatte |
| 中文 | 所以 suǒyǐ, 因此 yīncǐ |
| हिन्दी | इसलिए islie, इसलिये isliye |
| Português | portanto, assim sendo, por isto, logo, por isso |
| Français | donc, pour ça, en conséquence |
| Deutsch | also folglich, daher, sonach, darum, demnach, demzufolge |
| Italiano | quindi, dunque, perciò, pertanto |
| Ελληνικά | επομένως epoménos |
| Română | deci, așadar, prin urmare |
| Русский | поэ́тому poétomu, потому́ potomú, посему́ posemú |
| Tiếng Việt | bởi vậy, cho nên, vì thế |
| العربية | لِذٰلِكَ liḏālika, لِهٰذَا lihāḏā |
| עברית | אָז az, עַל כֵּן, לְפִיכָךְ, לָכֵן lachen |
Talk about this word "therefore." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/therefore. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. therefore. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/therefore "therefore." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/therefore.Cite this
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title = {therefore},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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