Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > W Synonyms of wherefore Find synonyms for: Noun 1. why, wherefore, reason, ground usage: the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of wherefore (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: panache Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language