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. Amnon Shashua:

   It's a formidable task, and there are going to be very very few actors who can go from silicon (chips) to self-driving systems, therefore, what we see in the industry and what will continue in the industry is a great consolidation.

2. Le Maire:

   Are we going to allow the United States to be the economic policeman of the world? The answer is no, strengthening that 1996 rule ... would allow us to take charge ourselves of the cost of any potential sanctions paid by firms, which could therefore be paid for on their behalf by the European Union.

3. Marcus Aurelius, Meditations – Book Six:

   Because a thing is difficult for you, do not therefore suppose it to be beyond mortal power. On the contrary, if anything is possible and proper for man to do, assume that it must fall within your own capacity.

4. Adam Smith:

   The man whose whole life is spent in performing a few simple operations, of which the effects are perhaps always the same, or very nearly the same, has no occasion to exert his understanding or to exercise his invention in finding out expedients for removing difficulties which never occur. He naturally loses, therefore, the habit of such exertion, and generally becomes as stupid and ignorant as it is possible for a human creature to become.

5. Suzanne Pullinger:

   We are therefore implementing all the necessary measures, including securing contingency product supplies of petrol and diesel to address potential shortfalls.