THEREFORE

therefore. Therefore, ad. for this reason, in consequence

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There″fore (?), conj. & adv. [[OE. therfore. See There, and Fore, adv., For, and cf. Therefor.]] 1. 1. For that or this reason, referring to something previously stated; for that.
I have married a wife, and therefore I can not come. Luke xiv. 20. Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? Matt. xix. 27. 2. 2. Consequently; by consequence.
He blushes; therefore he is guilty. Spectator. Syn. — See Then.