wherefore

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Synonyms: therefore, wherefor, herefore, whereform, therefor, therfore, hereford, wherefores, where're, wherere

Antonyms: therefore, wherefor, herefore, whereform, therefor, therfore, hereford, wherefores, where're, wherere

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Adverb

1. {{lb|en|conjunctive|interrogative|archaic}} [[why|Why]], for what reason, because of what.
2. {{lb|en|conjunctive|indicative|archaic|or|formal}} [[therefore|Therefore]]; [[thus]].

Conjunction

1. {{lb|en|archaic}} [[because|Because]] of [[which]].

Noun

1. An [[intent#Noun|intent]] or [[purpose#Noun|purpose]]; a [[why]].

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