therefor vs therefore : Common Errors in English

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About therefor vs therefore

Therefor is often used in legal or formal language. It means for that or for it. Therefore means consequently. The tycoon changed his will and give his reason therefor. Therefore, there was no way his will could be challenged.

therefor Meaning(s)

  • (r) (in formal usage, especially legal usage) for that or for it

therefore Meaning(s)

  • (r) (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
  • (r) as a consequence
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