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adverb

therefor

thair-FOR/ðɛrˈfɔr/

For that thing or purpose.

The gardener requests repair of the cracked watering can and offers payment therefor.

A gardener points to a cracked watering can and hands coins specifically for its repair, making the payment visibly for that thing and purpose.
Etymology
thereOld Englishat that place; in that respect
+forOld Englishfor the sake of; on account of

There points back to something already mentioned, while for expresses the relation 'for the sake of' or 'on account of.' Together they give 'for that,' referring to the thing or purpose just named.

In context

Written Legal English0:29
customer shall fail to pay any charge within 30 days of any invoice [therefor]
Free Legal English Exercises: Redrafting shall and therefor
mary joie padron0:50
he returned a large sum of money and was rewarded [therefor]
English Vocabulary | Therefore vs Therefor | Joie's Universe City

More examples

  • The applicant states the requested change and the reasons therefor.
  • The buyer accepts the goods and agrees to pay therefor.
  • The agreement describes the work and provides compensation therefor.

Similar words

for that
Expresses the same meaning in everyday rather than formal legal language.