Used to introduce a logical conclusion or result from the previous statement.

Context and Usage:

Formal contexts, particularly when presenting conclusions or making recommendations.

Examples:

  • Professional Context: “The team worked overtime to meet the deadline. Therefore, they will be given extra time off.”
  • Academic Writing: “The data shows a significant increase in sales. Therefore, the marketing strategy was deemed successful.”

Expanded Details:

You can expand the use of “therefore” by providing more details about the consequence or outcome. For example: “The team worked overtime to meet the deadline. Therefore, management has decided to reward them with additional paid leave for their hard work.”