therefore

UK /ˈðɛə.fɔː/ US /ˈðɛə.fɔː/

adv 2

Definitions

adv

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

Traditional values will always have a place—therefore, they will never lose relevance.

I've been explicitly forbidden to leave and therefore must stay longer.

For that; for it (in reference to a previous statement).

Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?

Collocations

ADJ.

certain, chargeable, corresponding, ill, important, longer, many, most

The problem was therefore important to solve before we could move forward with the project.

VERB + THEREFORE

came, don't, fell, force, leave, party, place, think

The negotiations broke down and they don't therefore have any agreement in place.

THEREFORE + NOUN

anything, expenses, people, product, responsibilities

The company cut costs wherever possible and therefore expenses dropped significantly last quarter.

PREP.

up, with

I had to deal with the problem and therefore came up with a practical solution.

ADV.

cheaply, easily

The software was well-designed and therefore easy to use for beginners.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adverb — (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or r

adverb — as a consequence

consequently

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Traditional values will always have a place—therefore, they will never lose relevance.

Wiktionary

I've been explicitly forbidden to leave and therefore must stay longer.

Wiktionary

I left the office at 5 o'clock. I was therefore not there when the fire started a quarter of an hour later.

Wiktionary

I don't think, therefore I am not.

Tatoeba · #1798

The party, therefore, had to take another route.

Tatoeba · #27792

You have certain privileges and therefore corresponding responsibilities.

Tatoeba · #32248

Usage Notes

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In some senses, therefore is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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