therefor

[ thair-fawr ]

/ ˌðɛərˈfɔr /

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adverb

for or in exchange for that or this; for it: a refund therefor.

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Origin of therefor

First recorded in 1125–75, therefor is from the Middle English word therfor.See there, for

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH therefor

therefor , therefore

Words nearby therefor

there but for the grace of God go I, thereby, thereby hangs a tale, Red and the Black, The, Red Badge of Courage, The, therefor, therefore, therefrom, therein, thereinafter, thereinto

How to use therefor in a sentence

The present bronze coinage came into use December 1st, 1860, and Messrs. Heaton have had several contracts therefor since then.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
One who uses another's automobile without consent or knowledge of the owner, may be liable to pay a reasonable hire therefor.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
Sometimes one keeps a car for another for accommodation, receiving no compensation therefor.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
And if a lessee should sell part of the stock contrary to the lease, the purchaser would be liable therefor.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles

As it is a quasi public corporation, it must extend its services to all that apply therefor and offer to pay the charges.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles

British Dictionary definitions for therefor

therefor

/ (ˌðɛəˈfɔː) /

adverb

archaic for this, that, or ithe will be richer therefor

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