therefore

Meaning

Adverb

For that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated.
Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.

Related

Similar words

so, thus, to that end, to this end

Origin

From Middle English therfore, therfor, tharfore, thorfore; synchronically a . Compare Saterland Frisian deerfoar, Dutch daarvoor, German dafür, Danish and Norwegian derfor, Swedish därför.

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