as in so
for this or that reason it's snowing hard; therefore I think we should stay home

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of therefore Effective recruitment, therefore, relies on attracting and efficiently screening large volumes of candidates. Ryan Hohman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 Roadless areas provide refuges where human pressures on nature are less intense, and therefore more survivable, for wild species. Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025 Treatment may be able to slow disease development and minimize symptoms; therefore, early diagnosis is crucial to reduce the impact on the heart and body. Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025 The first-quarter import influx likely won’t be repeated in the April-June quarter and therefore shouldn’t weigh on GDP. Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for therefore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for therefore
Adverb
  • Their eight fragrances so far include Grace which smells like fresh rain, pear and white lily; and Refuge with notes of sandalwood and amber.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
  • Doing so helps strengthen your hair's fibers and amp up fragrance absorption.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 July 2025
Adverb
  • That performance came hours after he was named to the All-Star Game, replacing teammate Max Fried, who is set to start for the Yankees on Saturday and thus opted against pitching in next week’s exhibition in Atlanta.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
  • The New York Knicks have had a relatively quiet NBA offseason thus far.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Adverb
  • However, this all changed in April 2025 when Tripadvisor bought back Liberty Media’s controlling position and consequently collapsed the dual class structure.
    Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 12 July 2025
  • Often, players look unsure of team-mates’ positions and can consequently concede possession in dangerous situations.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Adverb
  • Last year profits fell; hence, the stock’s cheapness.
    John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • These particles reflect the water’s color back to the surface—hence the relatively intense turquoise hues.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Therefore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therefore. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on therefore

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!