therefore

adverb
UK: /ˌðeəˈfɔː/
US: /ˌðerˈfɔːr/

  1. As a result; for that reason.

    1. It was raining, therefore I took my umbrella. [ ] [ ]
    2. The evidence was compelling; therefore, the jury reached a guilty verdict. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

accordingly hence so thus consequently
therefore conjunction

  1. Consequently; because of that.

    1. I think, therefore I am. [ ] [ ]
    2. He lacked the necessary qualifications; therefore, his application was rejected. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "therefore" is /ˌðeəˈfɔː/ in British English and /ˌðerˈfɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "therefore": accordingly, hence, so, thus, consequently.

Example usage of "therefore": "It was raining, therefore I took my umbrella.". More examples on the page.