Wherefore vs. Whereafter
Wherefore vs. Whereafter
Test how “Wherefore” and “Whereafter” look in your own writing.
Wherefore
Term AWhy, for what reason, because of what.
Therefore.
(archaic) Because of which.
An intent or purpose; a why.
For which reason; so; - used relatively.
Example: ‘Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.’;
For what reason; why; - used interrogatively.
Example: ‘But wherefore that I tell my tale.’; ‘Wherefore didst thou doubt?’;
the reason why.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
for which reason;
Example: ‘wherefore do I receive this honor?’;
Whereafter
Term B(formal) After which time or event.
Example: ‘It is a matter for it to determine whether to make such application, whereafter the Trial Chamber will determine whether the material is so admissible - [http://www.un.org/icty/milosevic/trialc/decision-e/050517.htm]’;
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