wherefore

Meanings

• conjunction, adverb

  Why; for what reason

  - "Wherefore should we despair, when God is on our side?"
  - "Wherefore art thou Romeo?"

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Variants

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wherefore , wherefores

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Etymology

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From Old English 'hwarfor', from 'hwar' ('where') + 'for' ('for').

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Trivia

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1. The word 'wherefore' is rarely used in everyday language.

2. It is often used in formal writing, particularly in academic and legal contexts.

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Related Concepts

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1. reason: Related to the concept of reason, explanation, or cause.

2. motive: Related to the concept of motivation or incentive.

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Culture

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In literature, 'wherefore' is often used to introduce a reason or explanation. It has been used in famous lines such as Juliet's question to Romeo in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'.

How to Memorize "wherefore"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a question mark symbol ('?') representing 'wherefore', which stands for 'why' or 'for what reason'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'wherefore' with the question 'why' or 'for what reason'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Where's the reason, For what?' to remember the meaning of 'wherefore'.

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