therefore

adv

1. (conjunctive, not-comparable)Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.

   “Traditional values will always have a place—therefore, they will never lose relevance.”

   “I've been explicitly forbidden to leave and therefore must stay longer.”

   “I left the office at 5 o'clock. I was therefore not there when the fire started a quarter of an hour later.”

   “I have married a wife, and therefore I can not come.”

   “Je pense, donc je suis (I think, therefore I am)”

2. (archaic, conjunctive, not-comparable)For that; for it (in reference to a previous statement).

   “Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?”