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wherefore

/ˈwɛrˌfɔr/
adverb
  1. For what reason or purpose; why.
    • She asked, 'Wherefore must we always follow the same routine?'
    • Wherefore did you decide to leave the party so early?
    • The teacher explained wherefore the experiment failed.
Synonyms
why
noun
  1. The reason or cause for something.
    • He explained the wherefore of his decision to move abroad.
    • We need to understand the wherefore behind the new policy.
    • The book explores the wherefore of human behavior.
Synonyms
causereason
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