Therewith

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ðɛəˈwɪθ/, /ðɛəˈwɪð/

Origin

From Middle English therwith, from Old English

}, equivalent to there + with. Cognate with Danish derved ("therewith"), Swedish därvid ("therewith, thereby"). Parallel with German damit ("therewith"), though etymologically different. See also theremid.

Full definition of therewith

Adverb

1. With this, that or those.ca. 1370: He ȝaue ȝow fyue wittes//For to wershepen hym ther-with - Piers Plowman, ii-16I have learned, in whatever state I am, therewith to be content. - Philippians, 4:11
2. In addition to that; besides, moreover.To speak of strength and therewith hardiness. - Geoffrey Chaucer
3. Thereupon, forthwith; with that being said or done.1869: 'I take the privilege, Mistress Ruth, of saluting you.' ...And therewith I bussed her well. - Richard Blackmore, Lorna Doone, 1.