therefore

Meaning

1. Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.
2. 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

from that time

hereupon

if only

if so

in order that

in this manner

in this way

it follows that

like this

nevertheless

next

now that

of

per

provided that

pursuant

since

so thus

subsequently

that being the case

thenceforth

thereof

theretofore

this end

this way

through

thusly

Hyphenated as

there‧fore

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈðɛə.fɔː/

Etymology

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

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 .