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wherefore

The word “wherefore” has 2 syllables: where-fore

It's pronounced as /ˈwɛr.fɔr/

What is synonym and antonym for wherefore?

In the thesaurus, “wherefore” has 25 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for wherefore along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for wherefore

Antonyms for wherefore

  • aimlessly
  • because of nothing
  • irrelevantly
  • randomly
  • without reason

Meanings of wherefore

  • noun
    1. An intent or purpose; a why.
  • adverb
    1. (interrogative) Why, for what reason, because of what.
    2. (indicative) Therefore.
  • conjunction
    1. Because of which.

Example Sentences

  • He asked the teacher wherefore the assignment was postponed.
  • She wondered wherefore he had left so suddenly.
  • The lawyer questioned wherefore the contract had been canceled.
  • In the play, Juliet asks wherefore Romeo must be a Montague.
  • They debated wherefore the project had failed despite careful planning.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wherefore, such as: accordingly, account, aimlessly, antecedent, authority, because of nothing, cause.

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  • ergo
  • for
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  • then
  • thence
  • therefrom
  • thereupon
  • through
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  • to that end
  • whence
  • wherefore
  • with

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