WHEREFORE


Meaning of WHEREFORE in English

I. adverb Etymology: Middle English wherfor, wherfore, from where, wher + for, fore for Date: 13th century for what reason or purpose ; why , therefore , II. noun Date: 1590 an answer or statement giving an explanation ; reason

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