Wherefores

Synonyms for "wherefores" (83 found)

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why accordingly after all after which all things considered argument because of that because of this before the bench before the court ceteris paribus consequently considering ergo everything being equal excuse explanation

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proof propter hoc rational ground rationale reason reason for reason why stated cause sub judice taking into account the big idea the idea the whatfor the wherefore the why then thence thereat therefor therefore

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this being so thus thusly thuswise underlying reason upon upon which what for whence whereat wherefrom whereon whereto whereunto whereupon wherewith whyever whyfor

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Just a moment, if you please, and you will know everything; then I will be in a position to discuss whys and wherefores.

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