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therefore

/ˈðɛɹ.fɔɹ/adverb2 syllables

Therefore means: (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result.

Synonyms for therefore20

adverb, as in (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

hence, thence, thus, so

adverb, as in as a consequence

consequently

also used for therefore

to that end, to this end, then, accordingly, as a result, it follows that, thereby, eo ipso, , as such, ergo, in consequence, in that case, pursuantly, subsequently

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What does therefore mean?2

adverb

1

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result“therefore X must be true”

2

as a consequence“he had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now held”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Therefore in a sentence

  • The truth is like a medicine, and therefore, it has side effects.ravensfeather
  • The party, therefore, had to take another route.Lumi
  • Cicero was a great orator and a great philosopher; therefore, a great poet.carlosalberto
  • They no longer loved each other, therefore, they split up.carlosalberto
  • Paper is, therefore, a veritable miracle created by man.Objectivesea
  • He is always sad, therefore, he never smiles.carlosalberto
  • The company laid off twenty percent of its work force; therefore, expenses decreased.unknown
  • Therefore, it is necessary to reduce the cost.CM

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