Synonyms for therefore
ˈðɛərˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊrther·e·fore

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1. thereforeadverb

   Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.

   Synonyms:
   then, thus, , as a result, hence, accordingly

2. thereforeadverb

   Synonyms:
   to that end, so, thus, to this end

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1. therefore

   Therefore, signifying for that (or this) reason, is the most precise and formal word for expressing the direct conclusion of a chain of reasoning; then carries a similar but slighter sense of inference, which it gives incidentally rather than formally; as, "All men are mortal; Cæsar is a man; therefore Cæsar is mortal;" or, "The contract is awarded; then there is no more to be said." Consequently denotes a direct result, but more frequently of a practical than a theoretic kind; as, "Important matters demand my attention; consequently I shall not sail to-day." Consequently is rarely used in the formal conclusions of logic or mathematics, but marks rather the freer and looser style of rhetorical argument. Accordingly denotes correspondence, which may or may not be consequence; it is often used in narration; as, "The soldiers were eager and confident; accordingly they sprang forward at the word of command." Thence is a word of more sweeping inference than therefore, applying not merely to a single set of premises, but often to all that has gone before, including the reasonable inferences that have not been formally stated. Wherefore is the correlative of therefore, and whence of hence or thence, appending the inference or conclusion to the previous statement without a break. Compare synonyms for BECAUSE.

   Synonyms:
   accordingly, because, consequently, hence, then, thence, whence, wherefore

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1. therefore

   Synonyms:
   accordingly, consequently, hence, for this reason

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1. therefore, hence, thence, thus, soadverb

   (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

   "therefore X must be true"; "the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory"; "we were young and thence optimistic"; "it is late and thus we must go"; "the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted"

   Synonyms:
   thusly, consequently, thereof, indeed, thence, and then, then, thus, therefrom, and so, hence, so

2. consequently, thereforeadverb

   as a consequence

   "he had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now held"

   Synonyms:
   so, thence, hence, consequently, thus, accordingly

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1. thereforeconj. ad.

   Synonyms:
   thence, then, for that reason, on that account, for that

2. thereforeconj. ad.

   Synonyms:
   consequently, accordingly, by consequence

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1. List of paraphrases for "therefore":

   thus, consequently, accordingly, so, hence, thereby, then, because, daher, why

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1. Chuck Lovell:

   The message on the training presentation slide was contrary to PPB's values and what we are trying to achieve as an organization, upon learning of its existence, I ordered an Internal Affairs investigation. That investigation is still open and therefore, details can not be discussed.

2. The IOC:

   A plan has already been put in place for the Rio Olympics the Games venues in the lead-up to and at Rio Olympics the Games time, which will see them inspected on a daily basis in order to ensure that any puddles of stagnant water -- where the mosquitoes breed -- are removed, therefore minimizing the risk of athletes and visitors coming into contact with mosquitoes, rio 2016 will also continue to follow the virus prevention and control measures provided by the authorities, and will provide the relevant guidance to Rio Olympics the Games athletes and visitors.

3. A. Lawrence Lowell:

   Pleasure is a by-product of doing something that is worth doing. Therefore, do not seek pleasure as such. Pleasure comes of seeking something else, and comes by the way.

4. Wilhelm von Humboldt:

   Freedom is but the possibility of a various and indefinite activity; while government, or the exercise of dominion, is a single, yet real activity. The longing for freedom, therefore, is at first only too frequently suggested by the deep-felt consciousness of its absence.

5. Craig Singleton:

   Beijing has sought to cast its zero-Covid policies as evidence of the Party's strength, and therefore, by extension, Xi Jinping's leadership.