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Noun Concept
EN
why  wherefore
EN
The cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' WordNet 3.0
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The cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
An intent or purpose; a why. Wiktionary
IS A
reason
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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why, wherefore
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wherefore

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