whereunto

American  

[wair-uhn-too, hwair-, wair-uhn-too, hwair-] / wɛərˈʌn tu, ʰwɛər-, ˌwɛər ʌnˈtu, ˌʰwɛər- /

conjunction

1. Archaic. whereto.

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Etymology

Origin of whereunto

First recorded in 1375–1425, whereunto is from the late Middle English word quhareunto. See where, unto

Example Sentences

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whereunto

Wherefore shee sent diuers vnto him secretely, to conferre if he would come forth vpon that condition, whereunto he wilingly agreed.

From The Palace of Pleasure Volume 3 by William Painter

A trial of their faith was first necessary, a trial now near at hand, to prove them worthy in the flesh of the great calling whereunto they were called in the eternal councils.

From Life of Heber C. Kimball, an Apostle The Father and Founder of the British Mission by Orson F. Whitney

"In labours oft;" "whereunto I labour;" "I laboured more abundantly than they all."

From The Whole Armour of God by John Henry Jowett

History": "John Knox, at the request of the Laird of Dun, followed him to his place of Dun, where he remained a month, daily exercised in doctrine, whereunto resorted the principal men of that country.

From John Knox by William M. (William Mackergo) Taylor

And as they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them."

From The Bible Story by Newton Marshall Hall