whereto
Americanconjunction
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Archaic. to what or what place or end.
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to which.
adverb
pronoun
Etymology
Origin of whereto
First recorded in 1175–1225, whereto is from the Middle English word wherto. See where, to
Example Sentences
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Now the tryst even has its own whereto literature.
From Time Magazine Archive
He put back on his salt-crusted clothes, for there was not enough water to wash them, and going out into the grey windy morning looked over this place whereto the shadow had tricked him.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
When he left it again he wore a heavy dark-blue cloak, the gift of the township of Low Torning, whereto he was bound, for they wanted a wizard there.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
Yet I shall desire no other testimony to follow my departure than my conscience to God and loyalty to his Majesty, whereto I am bound by all the obligations of nature, duty, and oath.
From Nooks and Corners of Cornwall by C. A. Dawson Scott
On me to rest, my bird, my bird: The swaying branches of my heart Are blown by every wind toward The home whereto their wings depart.
From The Divine Vision and Other Poems by A.E.
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