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therefor Meaning & Definition

t͟her-ˈfȯr

What Does Therefor Mean?

Therefor is used as an adverb meaning for or in return for that.

Therefor at a Glance

Part of speechadverb
Pronunciation/t͟her-ˈfȯr/
Syllables2

Therefor Definition (Adverb)

  1. for or in return for that

    ordered a change and gave his reasons therefor

Synonyms of Therefor

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Antonyms of Therefor

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Therefor in a Sentence

ordered a change and gave his reasons therefor

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Therefor

Origin of Therefor

Origin 1: Univerbation of there (“that”) +‎ for.

Origin 2: See therefore.

First Known Use

12th century

Pronouncing Therefor

Therefor is pronounced /t͟her-ˈfȯr/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (fȯr).

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