wherefore
wherefore
adv.
Interrogative: P. and V. τί̆; see why.
Relative, for which reason: P. and V. ἀνθʼ ὧν, P. διό, διόπερ, ὧν ἕνεκα, V. ὧν οὕνεκα.
Therefore, before imperatives: P. and V. πρὸς ταῦτα (Thuc. 4.87; Ar. Nub. 990 and 1433), V. πρὸς τά̆δε; see therefore.
adv.
Interrogative: P. and V. τί̆; see why.
Relative, for which reason: P. and V. ἀνθʼ ὧν, P. διό, διόπερ, ὧν ἕνεκα, V. ὧν οὕνεκα.
Therefore, before imperatives: P. and V. πρὸς ταῦτα (Thuc. 4.87; Ar. Nub. 990 and 1433), V. πρὸς τά̆δε; see therefore.
WHEREFORE
As dependent Interrogative [Vid: WHY].
As relative conclusive particle quare: quamobrem (refer to one definite ground distinctly stated): quapropter: quocirca (refer to a number of grounds collectively some of which may be implied only = for these and similar reasons motives etc; Vid: Heindorf Pr. Intr. ii 583): proinde (is a hortatory “wherefore ” used in animated appeals in speeches etc. = igitur cum exhortatione quadam Heindorf Pr. Intr. ii 368).
As dependent Interrogative [Vid: WHY].
As relative conclusive particle quare: quamobrem (refer to one definite ground distinctly stated): quapropter: quocirca (refer to a number of grounds collectively some of which may be implied only = for these and similar reasons motives etc; Vid: Heindorf Pr. Intr. ii 583): proinde (is a hortatory “wherefore ” used in animated appeals in speeches etc. = igitur cum exhortatione quadam Heindorf Pr. Intr. ii 368).
wherefore:
I. Interrogative:
1. quāre, quamobrem, cur, quid: Cic.
2. quāpropter: Pl.: Ter.
II. Relative: expressing a conclusion from grounds distinctly stated:
1. quāre: w. I thus recommend him to you, quare sic tibi eum commendo, Cic.
2. quamobrem (referring to one distinctly stated reason): conceit of power is odious, w. I say nothing of my own powers, arrogantia ingenii odiosa est, quamobrem nihil dico de meo ingenio, Cic.
3. quāpropter (in transitions, referring to several reasons): w. I shall say this, quapropter hoc dicam, Cic.
4. quōcirca: w. the senate in our ancestors' time rightly decreed, quocirca bene apud majores nostros senatus decrevit, Cic.
5. proinde (consequently: used in animated exhortation esp.): w. let them either depart, or keep quiet, proinde aut exeant, aut quiescant, Cic.
I. Interrogative:
1. quāre, quamobrem, cur, quid: Cic.
2. quāpropter: Pl.: Ter.
II. Relative: expressing a conclusion from grounds distinctly stated:
1. quāre: w. I thus recommend him to you, quare sic tibi eum commendo, Cic.
2. quamobrem (referring to one distinctly stated reason): conceit of power is odious, w. I say nothing of my own powers, arrogantia ingenii odiosa est, quamobrem nihil dico de meo ingenio, Cic.
3. quāpropter (in transitions, referring to several reasons): w. I shall say this, quapropter hoc dicam, Cic.
4. quōcirca: w. the senate in our ancestors' time rightly decreed, quocirca bene apud majores nostros senatus decrevit, Cic.
5. proinde (consequently: used in animated exhortation esp.): w. let them either depart, or keep quiet, proinde aut exeant, aut quiescant, Cic.