Therefore
/ˈðɛərˌfɔːr/
Definitions
For that reason; consequently; as a result.
/ˈðɛərˌfɔːr/
For that reason; consequently
He was tired; therefore, he went to bed early.
💡 Simply: It's like saying 'so' or 'because of that.' If you study hard, therefore you'll probably get good grades!
👶 For kids: Because of that reason.
More Examples
The company announced a profit increase; therefore, the stock price rose.
She studied diligently, therefore, she aced the exam.
How It's Used
"The evidence was compelling; therefore, the jury found him guilty."
"The defendant failed to appear, and therefore a default judgment was entered."
Idioms & expressions
and therefore
Used to introduce a logical consequence, often in formal writing or speech.
"The contract was breached, and therefore the company is seeking legal action."
From Middle English therfore, therfor, from Old English þærfore (“for that reason, for that cause”), equivalent to there + for. Cognate with Dutch daarvoor, German dafür.
Historically used in formal written language and legal documents.
Memory tip
Think of a logical 'then': cause THEN result.