Therefore
Pronunciation : There"fore
Part of Speech : conj.
Etymology : [OE. therfore. See There, and Fore, adv., For, and cf. Therefor.]
Definition : 1. For that or this reason, referring to something previously stated; for that. I have married a wife, and therefore I can not come. Luke xiv. 20. Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore Matt. xix. 27.
2. Consequently; by consequence. He blushes; therefore he is guilty. Spectator.
Syn. -- See Then.
& adv.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913