therefore

Definition

Examples

Sales dropped sharply; therefore, we must reduce our monthly expenses.

Synonyms

• consequently(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
• hence(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
• thusan aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation

Collocations

• Easy I think therefore I am
  describing I think therefore I am (a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks))
• Medium we have met our quota and therefore earned the bonus
  a collocation phrase: we have met our quota and therefore earned the bonus
• Hard data was manipulated, therefore invalidating findings
  describing data was manipulated, therefore invalidating findings (a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn)
• Very Hard it follows therefore as night follows day
  describing it follows therefore as night follows day (the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information)