Pronunciation: /wɛrfɔr/
adverb for what reason or purpose
A1 She was running late for the bus, wherefore she missed it.
A2 I couldn't find my keys, wherefore I was late to work.
B1 The company decided to cut costs, wherefore many employees were laid off.
B2 The government implemented new policies, wherefore the economy began to improve.
C1 The research team conducted extensive experiments, wherefore they were able to publish groundbreaking results.
C2 The artist spent years perfecting his craft, wherefore his work is now highly sought after by collectors.
conjunction for which reason or purpose
A1 I am hungry, wherefore I will make myself a sandwich.
A2 She forgot her umbrella, wherefore she got wet in the rain.
B1 He missed the bus, wherefore he had to walk to work.
B2 The company faced financial difficulties, wherefore they had to lay off some employees.
C1 The evidence presented was inconclusive, wherefore the jury had to deliberate further.
C2 The project was behind schedule, wherefore the team had to work overtime to meet the deadline.
formal The defendant's actions were carefully examined, and the judge questioned wherefore he had acted in such a manner.
informal I don't understand wherefore you're so upset about it.
slang I have no idea wherefore he's been avoiding me lately.
figurative The poet pondered wherefore the stars shone so brightly in the night sky.
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