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Definition of Wherefore
1. Noun. The cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase 'the whys and wherefores'.
Definition of Wherefore
1. adv. & conj. For which reason; so; -- used relatively.
2. n. the reason why.
3. adv. & conj. For which reason; so; -- used relatively.
4. n. the reason why.
Definition of Wherefore
1. Adverb. (context: conjunctive archaic) Why, for what reason, because of what. ¹
2. Adverb. (context: conjunctive archaic or formal) Therefore. ¹
3. Conjunction. (archaic) Because of which. ¹
4. Noun. An intent or purpose; a why. ¹
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Definition of Wherefore
1. [n -S]