wherefore

  1. Adverb.  (context, conjunctive) Why, for what reason, because of what.
  2. Adverb.  (context, conjunctive) Therefore.
  3. Conjunction.  (archaic) Because of which.
  4. Noun.  An intent or purpose; a why.

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