Wherefor

Pronunciation: /ˈhwɛɹˈfɔɹ/

Wherefor (adverb)

  1. for what reason or purpose.

Examples

  • He asked wherefor she was upset.
  • They wondered wherefor the meeting was canceled.

Common collocations: ask wherefor, wonder wherefor, question wherefor

Synonyms of Wherefor

Formal

Neutral