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Wherefore Definition & Meaning

wherefore
noun
  1. the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

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What does wherefore mean?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
What part of speech is wherefore?
Wherefore is a noun.

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