어떠한 이유나 목적으로 묻는 말로, 왜 또는 어찌하여를 뜻함.
For what reason or purpose; why.
예문:
"Wherefore do you seek to disturb the peace of this valley?"
"He asked wherefore the messenger had been delayed for so long."
앞서 언급한 사실에 대한 결과로, 그러므로 또는 그런 까닭에를 뜻함.
As a result of which; for which reason; therefore.
예문:
"The king was displeased, wherefore he ordered the knight to leave."
"The bridge was swept away by the flood, wherefore we had to find another path."
어떤 일이 일어난 근본적인 이유나 원인.
A reason or cause, especially when paired with 'why'.
예문:
"The lawyer explained the whys and wherefores of the new contract."
"I don't need to know every wherefore; just tell me if it works."