[phrǿ chanan] (x) EN: for that reason ; therefore ; wherefore ; hence ; consequently ; in consequence ; so ; asFR: par conséquent ; en conséquence (de) ; pour cette raison
(adv) (sentence connectors) because of the reason given, Syn. accordingly, Example:consequently, he didn't do it; continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor
(adv) as a consequence, Syn. therefore, Example:he had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now held
(adv) lacking consequence, Syn. inconsequently, Ant. consequentially, Example:`You're so beautifully dressed, ' she said and added quite inconsequentially, `Can you stay the night?'
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