whate'er

American  

[wuht-air, hwot-, hwuht-, hwuht-, wot-, wuht-] / wʌtˈɛər, ʰwɒt-, ʰwət-, ʰwʌt-, wɒt-, wət- /

pronoun

Literary.

1. contraction of whatever.

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Example Sentences

It also contains lyrical gold such as "And if a daring foe annoys / whate'er his strength and forces / we'll show him that Kentucky boys / are alligator horses."

From The Verge • Jun. 5, 2015

One of the spirits am I, that at his will Live in whate’er has life—fish, eagle, dove— No hate, no pride, beneath nought, nor above, A visitor of the rounds of God’s sweet skill.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2012

Canadians no longer sing the version of their national anthem with the words: By Britain's side whate'er betide.

From Time Magazine Archive

The 18th century English writer Alexander Pope wrote, "For forms of government, let fools contest; whate'er is best administer'd is the best..."

From Time Magazine Archive

I take of worthy men whate'er they give: Their heart I gladly take, if not, their hand; If that, too, is withheld, a courteous word, Or the civility of placid looks.

From The Golden Link of Friendship by Various