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thereto
[ thair-too ]
adverb
- to that place, thing, etc.
- to that matter, circumstance, etc.
thereto
/ ˌðɛəˈٳː /
adverb
- formal.to that or it
the form attached thereto
- obsolete.in addition to that
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Example Sentences
An undated contract from Texaco, for instance, spells out that the purchaser would agree "to maintain all storage facilities" to prevent spills and "indemnify Seller for all claims, fines and expenses relating thereto."
“Such a line signifies the direct involvement of Western countries in the Ukrainian conflict, and makes them a party thereto,” he said, walking out of the chamber as soon as he finished speaking.
This year’s platform also says that “Texas retains the right to secede from the United States, and the Texas Legislature should be called upon to pass a referendum consistent thereto.”
With no other social-welfare system and no oversight of the religious orders that ran the Laundries, the women consigned thereto experienced everything from deprivation to abuse and death.
"In New York, the right to organize is codified into law, and any retaliatory action by management related thereto is strictly prohibited," James continued.
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More About Thereto
What does thereto mean?
Thereto means to the thing that was just mentioned, as in Please complete the form and place it in the envelope attached thereto (translation: Please complete the form and place it in the envelope attached to the form).
Thereto is fairly formal and is often used in legal language.
Example: We will have time after the presentation for all the questions pertaining thereto.
Where does thereto come from?
The first records of the word thereto come from before 900.
There are many similar words based on the combination of the word there and a preposition, each of which has a different meaning, including thereabout, thereabouts, thereafter, thereat, thereby, therefor, therefore, therefrom, therein, thereinafter, thereinto, thereof, thereon, theretofore, thereunder, thereupon, therewith, and therewithal.
Other words are constructed in similar ways, such as whereto, meaning “to which,” as in the question whereto I was referring (translation: the question to which I was referring or the question I was referring to).
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What are some synonyms for thereto?
What are some words that share a root or word element with thereto?
- thereabout
- thereabouts
- thereafter
- thereat
- thereby
- therefor
- therefore
- therein
- thereinafter
- thereinto
- thereof
- thereon
- theretofore
- thereunder
- thereupon
- therewith
- therewithal
- whereto
What are some words that often get used in discussing thereto?
How is there thereto used in real life?
Thereto is fairly formal and is often used in legal language.
18 U.S. Code § 2383: "Whoever incites, sets on foot, assists, or engages in any rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof, or gives aid or comfort thereto, shall be…imprisoned not more than ten years" 🔥⚖️
— Eric Garland (@ericgarland)
Bill S1042A, sponsored by Senator , passed (62-1, unofficial). Relates to the calculation of weekly unemployment insurance and the repeal of certain provisions relating thereto:
— New York Senate (@NYSenate)
Movement on one of the most interesting and potentially important policy questions from yesterday's White House press briefing. Lots of ramifications to the shortage and the possible solutions thereto.
— Olivier Knox (@OKnox)
Try using thereto!
Is thereto used correctly in the following sentence?
The contract covers the named parties and any groups affiliated thereto.
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