Wherefores and Why

Why and wherefores are semantically related. in intention topic. In some cases you can use "Why" instead a noun "Wherefores", when it comes to topics like basis, evidence, explanation for an action.

Why noun - Something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing.

Wherefores and why are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Wherefores" with "Why", this nouns are similar.