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therefore

intermediateB1

/ˈðɛrˌfɔr/ · there-fore

For that reason; consequently.

Meanings

conjunctionformal

For that reason; consequently.

اسی وجہ سے؛ نتیجۃً۔

اس لئے

is liye

Formal: لہذا

Synonyms

consequentlyas a resulthenceنتیجۃًاس وجہ سےچناں چہ

Antonyms

neverthelessnonethelesshoweverبھر حالپھر بھیلیکن

Common Collocations

  • therefore, we conclude
  • therefore, it follows
  • therefore, I suggest

Example Sentences

The meeting was canceled; therefore, we will reschedule it for next week.

میٹنگ منسوخ کردی گئی؛ اس لئے ہم اسے اگلے ہفتے کے لئے دوبارہ طے کریں گے۔

Meeting mansook kar di gayi; is liye hum ise agle hafte ke liye dobara tay karein ge.

She was the best candidate; therefore, she got the job.

وہ بہترین امیدوار تھیں؛ اس لئے انہیں نوکری ملی۔

Woh behtareen umeedwar thin; is liye unhein naukri mili.

It rained heavily last night; therefore, the game was postponed.

گزشتہ رات موسلا دھار بارش ہوئی؛ اس لئے کھیل ملتوی کردیا گیا۔

Ghazashtha raat mosla dahr barish hui; is liye khel multawi kar diya gaya.

Easily Confused With

therefor:Therefor means 'for that' rather than 'therefore,' which means 'for that reason.'

Word Family

thereof
adverbاسی کا
therein
adverbاس میں

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'therefore' as 'there for a reason.'

Visualize a sign pointing out from a cause to an effect.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کے سفر میں، کچھ لمحے یوں بھی ہوتے ہیں،<br>جو باتیں ہیں دل کی، ان کے جواب نہیں ہوتے۔

Mohabbat ke safar mein, kuch lamhe yun bhi hotay hain, <br>Jo baatein hain dil ki, un ke jawab nahi hotay.

In the journey of love, there are moments like these,<br>That the feelings of the heart have no answers.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہاتھوں کی کسرت، کام کی کامیابی ہے۔

Haathon ki kasrat, kaam ki kamiyabi hai.

The abundance of hands ensures the success of work.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "þǽrfore" — for that reason

First known use: 14th century

The word 'therefore' has been used since the Middle Ages, evolving from Old English and was used in philosophical and literary contexts to denote causation.