thereto

Also there·un·to

[thair-too]

adverb

1. to that place, thing, etc.

2. to that matter, circumstance, etc.

thereto

/ ˌðɛəˈtuː /

adverb

1. formal,  to that or it

   the form attached thereto

2. obsolete,  in addition to that

Word History and Origins

Origin of thereto¹

before 900; Middle English therto, Old English thǣrtō. See there, to

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."

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“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.

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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.”

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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.

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"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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When To Use

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.