Definitions for wherefore
ˈʰwɛərˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr, ˈwɛər-where·fore

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. why, wherefore(noun)

   the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. wherefore(Noun)

   An intent or purpose; a why.

2. wherefore(Adverb)

   Why, for what reason, because of what.

3. wherefore(Adverb)

   Therefore.

4. wherefore(Conjunction)

   Because of which.

Origin: From wherfor, wherfore, hwarfore, equivalent to . Compare waarvoor, wofür, and hvorfor, varför. More at where, for.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Wherefore

   for which reason; so; -- used relatively

2. Wherefore

   for what reason; why; -- used interrogatively

3. Wherefore(noun)

   the reason why

Origin: [Where + for.]

How to pronounce wherefore?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of wherefore in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of wherefore in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of wherefore in a Sentence

1. William Shakespeare:

   O Romeo, Romeo wherefore art thou Romeo

2. William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", Act 2 scene 2:

   O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?

3. William Shakespeare:

   There is occasions and causes why and wherefore in all things.

4. Dante Alighieri:

   O human race born to fly upward, wherefore at a little wind dost thou fall.

5. William Shakespeare:

   Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo Deny thy father, and refuse thy name...

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