therefore vs therefor
Definitions
adverb
- (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
- as a consequence
Examples
Fertilization therefore results in an egg carrying a nucleus with contributions from both parents, and it was concluded that the cell nucleus must contain the physical basis of heredity.
Therefore, in the case of acute overdose, gastric lavage or induced emesis should be utilized to remove unabsorbed lithium.
The only defence remaining alive at present is, therefore, I suggest, the disputed decision about qualifying privilege.
Definitions
adverb
- (in formal usage, especially legal usage) for that or for it
Examples
Fertilization therefore results in an egg carrying a nucleus with contributions from both parents, and it was concluded that the cell nucleus must contain the physical basis of heredity.
Therefore, in the case of acute overdose, gastric lavage or induced emesis should be utilized to remove unabsorbed lithium.
The only defence remaining alive at present is, therefore, I suggest, the disputed decision about qualifying privilege.
