Meaning
For that reason; because of what has just been said.
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Word origin
From Middle English, a compound of there and fore, meaning for that.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- there fore
Examples
; , .
"Therefore" gives the result of what was just said.
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Here "therefore" means for that reason.
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Here "therefore" shows the reason for what happened next.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 11: therefore, champagne, dust and 7 more words.