Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • For this reason; on this ground.

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  • adverb For this reason; on this account; therefore.
  • adverb Obsolete spelling of herefor.

Etymologies

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From the Middle English hēr-for; equivalent to here +‎ for; compare herefor, therefore, and wherefore, as well as the Danish herfor, the Dutch hiervoor, the German hierfür, and the Swedish härför.

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Examples

  • Much of the funding for education, t herefore, should be devolved from Sacramento to the local level and, with it, the flexibility needed to better manage our schools.

    How to Revive the California Dream Andrew G. Atkeson 2011

  • Th confederate flag is a sign of racism, traitors, and herefore stupidity.

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  • What Obama's campaign has demonstrated - and this must be flagged in the face of EVERY SUPER DELEGATE RELENTLESSLY - is the progressive segment of the Democratic Party now can win in Red States and draw large support from places herefore were never courted.

    Obama Wins Maine By Large Margin, Signaling Dark Stretch Ahead For Hillary Camp 2009

  • To quote the Demjanjuk v Petrovsky case: "[t] he universality principle is based on the assumption that some crimes are so universally condemned that the perpetrators are the enemies of all people," and "[t] herefore, any nation which has the custody of the perpetrators may punish them according to its law applicable to such offenses."

    Britain should have Mugabe prosecuted 2008

  • But that's just for starters: "[W] herefore anoint Scorsese virtuoso in the absence of virtuosity?"

    GreenCine Daily: Cinema Scope. 29. 2006

  • Originally, I used kosher jel to thicken my soy yogurt, but, because of the difficulty of getting truly vegetarian kosher jel in my area, and because the truly vegan brands, such as Kojel and Carmel, are not sold in bulk and are herefore quite expensive considering how much you must use per batch of yogurt-- a whole box!

    Archive 2007-02-01 Bryanna Clark Grogan 2007

  • The tidings are evil that are come to land; herefore I am most adread, for

    Roman de Brut. English Layamon

  • The Peohtes saw that -- the drunken knights -- how Vortiger would depart, herefore they had much care, they went to counsel, they went to communing, all they lamented their life exceedingly, because Vortiger was so dear to them And thus said the Peohtes, the drunken knights:

    Roman de Brut. English Layamon

  • The Life of EDWARD REYNOLDS, a Thief, etc. Notwithstanding the present age is so much celebrated for its excellency in knowledge and politeness, yet I am persuaded both these qualities, if they are really greater, are yet more restrained than they have been any time herefore whatsoever.

    Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences Arthur L. Hayward

  • In dorsiflexion, herefore, greater space is required between the two malleoli.

    III. Syndesmology. 7d. Talocrural Articulation or Ankle-joint 1918

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