Meaning & use
therefore
For that reason; as a consequence of what has just been stated.
See it in a sentence
The bridge is closed for repairs; therefore, drivers must take the detour route.
She missed the deadline and therefore lost her chance to enter the contest.
A note on using this word
Therefore is a formal connector best suited to writing; in casual speech, so is far more common.
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