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单词 wherefore
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Definition of wherefore in English:

wherefore

interrogative adverbˈwɛːfɔː
archaic
  • For what reason.

    she took an ill turn, but wherefore I cannot say
    Synonyms
    therefore, for that reason, consequently, so, as a result, as a consequence, in consequence, hence, thus, then, that being so, that being the case, on that account
relative adverb & conjunctionˈwɛːfɔː
archaic
  • As a result of which.

    as conjunction truly he cared for me, wherefore I title him with all respect
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This is not a case wherefore cause or death or illness or some tainting of a juror, someone was discharged.
    • But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for He hath prepared for them a city.
    • Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: wherefore Israel turned away from him.

Rhymes

therefore
 
 

Definition of wherefore in US English:

wherefore

adverbˈ(h)wɛrˌfɔrˈ(h)werˌfôr
archaic
  • For what reason.

    she took an ill turn, but wherefore I cannot say
    Synonyms
    therefore, for that reason, consequently, so, as a result, as a consequence, in consequence, hence, thus, then, that being so, that being the case, on that account
conjunction & relative adverbˈ(h)wɛrˌfɔrˈ(h)werˌfôr
archaic
  • As a result of which.

    as conjunction truly he cared for me, wherefore I title him with all respect
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: wherefore Israel turned away from him.
    • But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for He hath prepared for them a city.
    • This is not a case wherefore cause or death or illness or some tainting of a juror, someone was discharged.
 
 
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