therefore

Adverb

Meaning

For that or this reason, referring to something previously stated; for that.

Consequently; by consequence.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

thus hence so consequently thence then accordingly thereby as a result wherefore over well according consequentially subsequently

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Antonyms

however nevertheless conversely anyhow but still

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Phrases with the word

I think, therefore I am I think therefore I am should therefore

Examples

The humble soul is blessed. The Lord loves her. The Mother of God is higher than all in humility, and therefore all races bless her on earth, while the heavenly powers serve her. And the Lord has given us this blessed Mother of His as a defender and helper. Silouan the Athonite

Do you think that He who numbers the hairs of your head does not know the measure of your suffering? Yes, He knows it, therefore be at rest, trusting in our Heavenly Father. Paisios of Mount Athos

The Priest is the common father, as it were, of all the world; it is proper therefore that he should care for all, even as God, Whom he serves. John Chrysostom

God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers. Jewish Proverb

The sluggard will not plough by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. Russian Proverb

Elder-berry is in the kitchen-garden, therefore your Uncle is in Kiev. Russian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

thereby thereby hangs a tale therefor therefrom therehence therein