wherefore where·fore n
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where·fore — /ˈweɚˌfoɚ/ adv used in the past to mean “why” “Wherefore art thou Romeo?” [=why are you Romeo?] ‒Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet (1594‒95) the whys and (the) wherefores see ↑why, 3 … Useful english dictionary
Wherefore — Where fore, adv. & conj. [Where + for.] [1913 Webster] 1. For which reason; so; used relatively. [1913 Webster] Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Matt. vii. 20. [1913 Webster] 2. For what reason; why; used interrogatively. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Wherefore — Where fore, n. the reason why. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wherefore — where|fore [ˈweəfo: US ˈwerfo:r] adv, conj [Date: 1100 1200; Origin: where + for] old use used to ask why ▪ Wherefore art thou Romeo? →whys and wherefores at ↑why3 … Dictionary of contemporary English
wherefore — where•fore [[t]ˈ(h)wɛərˌfɔr, ˌfoʊr, ˈwɛər [/t]] adv. 1) for that cause or reason: Wherefore let us be grateful[/ex] 2) archaic for what? why? 3) the cause or reason: to study the whys and wherefores of a situation[/ex] … From formal English to slang
wherefore — where|fore [ werfɔr, hwerfɔr ] adverb, conjunction 1. ) an old word meaning because of the fact that has just been referred to 2. ) an old word used for asking why => WHY 2 … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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wherefore — /ˈwɛəfɔ / (say wairfaw) adverb 1. for what? why? –conjunction 2. for what or which cause or reason. –noun 3. the cause or reason. {Middle English; from where + fore because of, for} …
wherefore — I. adverb Etymology: Middle English wherfor, wherfore, from where, wher + for, fore for Date: 13th century 1. for what reason or purpose ; why 2. therefore II. noun Date: 1590 an answer or statement gi … New Collegiate Dictionary
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