wherefore
ˈwɛərˌfɔːr
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Definition of wherefore - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
reasoningDatedfor what reason or purposeDated
  • He pondered wherefore he had come to this decision..
purpose reason why
2.
conclusionDatedtherefore or as a resultDated
  • He was late, wherefore he missed the meeting.
therefore thus

Noun

logic termDatedcause, aim, or explanation for an action or eventDated
  • He asked the wherefore of the rule before agreeing to follow it.
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reasons and explanations for something
She wanted to know the why and the wherefore of his decision.

Origin of wherefore

Old English, hwǣr (where) + for (for)

Examples of wherefore in a sentence

  • They wondered wherefore the meeting was canceled.
  • The evidence was clear, wherefore the jury convicted him.
  • She was unwell, wherefore she stayed home.
  • She pondered the wherefore of their sudden departure.
  • The committee discussed the wherefore of each budget cut.

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  1. French:pourquoi, raison, ...
  2. German:warum, Grund, ...
  3. Italian:perché, ragione, ...
  4. Spanish:por qué motivo, motivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:por que razão, razão, ...
  6. Chinese:为何, 原因, ...
  7. Japanese:なぜ, 理由, ...
  8. Arabic:لِمَ, سَبَب, ...
  9. Hebrew:לָמָּה, סִיבָּה, ...
  10. Russian:зачем, причина, ...
  11. Ukrainian:чому, підстава, ...
  12. Hindi:क्यों, कारण, ...
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