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wherefore Definition and Meaning in English (wherefore definition)

adverb
Synonyms:whyfor what reasonwhat for
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Wherefore definition: Used to ask for the reason or purpose of something; why.

Definitions of Wherefore

  1. 1adverb(archaic)

    Used to ask for the reason or purpose of something; why.

Example Sentences

formal

“Wherefore did you commit such a grave error?”

literary, archaic

“O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?”

Synonyms

whyfor what reasonwhat for

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wherefore art thouexpression

An archaic way of asking 'why are you?' or 'why is your name?' often used in a literary context to question identity or purpose.

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