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wherefore

1. where.fore \'hwe(*)r-.fo-(*)r, 'hwa(*)r-, 'we(*)r-, 'wa(*)r-, -.fo.(*)r\ 
   av [ME wherfor, wherfore, fr. where, wher + for, ]fore for 1: for what 
   reason or purpose : WHY  2: THEREFORE 
2. wherefore n : an answer or statement giving an explanation : REASON