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

accordingly
account
antecedent
authority
cause
consequently
consideration
ergo
grounds
hence
impetus
in consequence
incentive
inspiration
instigation
motive
occasion
reason
so
stimulus
subject
therefore
thereupon
thus
why

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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