therefore

Meaning

1. (conjunctive, not-comparable) Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.
2. (archaic, conjunctive, not-comparable) for that; for it (in reference to a previous statement)

Synonyms

so

hence

consequently

thus

then

and so

for that reason

as a result

because

because of that

for this reason

accordingly

on that account

that is why

ergo

wherefore

that’s why

as

thence

in consequence

that means

thereupon

in that case

because of

that which

thereby

conj hence

so that

but

for that

result

and

in accordance with

now

upon this

whereupon

and then

from that place

from which

well then

it follows from

there by

and who is

because of it

as such

besides

by virtue of

consequence

effect

from

Translations

donc

darum

deshalb

deswegen

par conséquent

por eso

daarom

perciò

quindi

daher

also

daardoor

derhalve

dunque

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈðɛə.fɔː/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: therfore

Cognate with Saterland Frisian: deerfoar

Cognate with Dutch: daarvoor

Cognate with German: dafür

Cognate with Danish: -

Cognate with Norwegian: derfor

Cognate with Swedish: därför

In summary

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.

Sentences

Our diversion was therefore changed to spearing of salmon .

The reserve requirement therefore acts as a limit on this multiplier effect .

Therefore , the scale has a very limited ability to assist in disaster-aid deployment .

Therefore , at least a finite fraction of the starting volume is recurring .

Physiological and fossil evidence therefore would make it rather unlikely that turtles were diapsids .

Therefore , amides don't have as clearly noticeable acid-base properties in water .