I. R ˈtha(a)rˌfō(ə)r, ˈtherˌf-, -fȯ(ə)r; - R ˈtha(a)əˌfōə, ˈtheəˌf-, ˈtha(a)ˌf-, -fȯ(ə), +V “ or -fō(ə)r or -fȯ(ə)r; sometimes -_fə(r) adverb
Etymology: Middle English therfor, therfore, therefor, therefore for that, for that reason
1. obsolete : therefor
2. archaic : then , accordingly
hear ye therefore the parable of the sower — Mt 13:18 (Authorized Version)
3. : for that reason : because of that : on that ground : to that end : consequently , hence
lost the wager; therefore they must pay
A is greater than B, and B is greater than C, therefore A is greater than C
II. noun
( -s )
: a proved proposition : an argumentative conclusion : a logical implication