wherefore

/ˈhwɛərfoʊr/

Definitions

1. adverb

used to indicate the reason for something

“I’m here to explain wherefore art thou Romeo.”

2. noun

a question asking for a reason

“He asked me wherefore I was late.”

3. conjunction

used to indicate a reason

“I went to the store wherefore I needed milk.”

Synonyms

  • because
  • therefore
  • why

Antonyms

  • despite
  • in spite of