therefore

For this reason

Therefore signals a conclusion drawn from what preceded.

It introduces a result, consequence, or logical inference: The bridge is unsafe; therefore, we must find another route.

More formal than "so," therefore appears frequently in academic writing, legal documents, and philosophical arguments.

I think, therefore I am.

logical

ergo

Therefore, in Latin

henceFor that reason
thusIn this way
consequentlyAs a result

accordingly · for this reason · as a result · in consequence · given that · on account of · inasmuch as · so · then

inference

deduction

Conclusion from premises

reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
syllogismFormal deductive argument structure
premiseFoundation for logical argument

conclusion · corollary · implication · proof · argument · proposition · derivation · entailment · extrapolation · induction

causation

consequence

Result of an action

resultWhat follows a cause
outcomeFinal result of events
effectResult of a cause

upshot · ramification · aftermath · repercussion · culmination · product · end result · sequel · payoff · fruition

Categories

Transition Wordshowever, furthermore, meanwhile, consequently, nevertheless
justificationsjustification, rationale, reason, excuse, explanation
causationcause, effect, because, causality, causation
connectivesand, or, but, because, nor
formal adverbsaccordingly, consequently, furthermore, hence, hereby
formal wordshereby, herein, whereby, wherein, whereupon

Opposites

logical consequence vs. logical concession

thereforehowever

Introduces a contrasting point

nevertheless · nonetheless · yet · still · although

causal conclusion vs. causal origin

thereforebecause

For the reason that

since · for · as · given that · due to

Family

Familiarity: Top 3,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G