Hereby
adverb
Because of this action.
I hereby declare you husband and wife.
Often appears as...
- hereby declare
- hereby announce
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
By this action or statement.
You are hereby warned to cease all communications.
Often appears as...
- hereby warned
- hereby authorized
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
In this statement, document, etc.
The terms and conditions hereby stated must be followed.
Often appears as...
- hereby stated
- hereby agreed
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
Because of this action.
I hereby declare you husband and wife.
Often appears as...
- hereby declare
- hereby announce
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
By this action or statement.
You are hereby warned to cease all communications.
Often appears as...
- hereby warned
- hereby authorized
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
In this statement, document, etc.
The terms and conditions hereby stated must be followed.
Often appears as...
- hereby stated
- hereby agreed
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Usage
Use 'hereby' in formal declarations to indicate the precise moment an action is taken.
By the power vested in me, I hereby pronounce you graduates.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizing Action
'Hereby' emphasizes that something is being done right now, often officially.
I hereby accept the terms of the agreement.
Pro Tip 3/3Speech Authority
It's commonly used by people in authority, like officials, during speeches or announcements.
We hereby open the new community center!
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Usage
Use 'hereby' in formal declarations to indicate the precise moment an action is taken.
By the power vested in me, I hereby pronounce you graduates.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizing Action
'Hereby' emphasizes that something is being done right now, often officially.
I hereby accept the terms of the agreement.
Pro Tip 3/3Speech Authority
It's commonly used by people in authority, like officials, during speeches or announcements.
We hereby open the new community center!
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Usage
Use 'hereby' in formal declarations to indicate the precise moment an action is taken.
By the power vested in me, I hereby pronounce you graduates.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizing Action
'Hereby' emphasizes that something is being done right now, often officially.
I hereby accept the terms of the agreement.
Pro Tip 3/3Speech Authority
It's commonly used by people in authority, like officials, during speeches or announcements.
We hereby open the new community center!
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Video examples
Genius: Aretha Chain of...
in recognition of all you've done the people of the world hereby crown you queen also make sure the world only sees the aretha franklin you want them to
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Talithia Williams: Own...
Yes, get it up. I challenge you to take ownership of your data. And today, I hereby confer upon you
Video examples
Genius: Aretha Chain of...
in recognition of all you've done the people of the world hereby crown you queen also make sure the world only sees the aretha franklin you want them to
Video examples
Talithia Williams: Own...
Yes, get it up. I challenge you to take ownership of your data. And today, I hereby confer upon you
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Robert Dale Owen
Scottish Politician
And I hereby distinctly and emphatically declare that I consider myself, and earnestly desire to be considered by others, as utterly divested, now and during the rest of my life, of any such rights, the barbarous relics of a feudal, despotic system.
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Joshua A. Norton
American Celebrity
The Supreme Court of the United States is hereby commanded to try Andrew Johnson for usurpation of our Imperial authority and prerogatives, and if found guilty, behead him or send him here to black the Emperor's boots.
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Joshua A. Norton
American Celebrity
Now, therefore, the Directors of the company are hereby ordered to see that precautions are taken to make travel on said railroad perfectly safe by using a screw with at least twenty-four inches diameter.
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Frank Crowninshield
American Journalist
For women, we intend to do something in a noble and missionary spirit... We mean to appeal to their intellects... and we hereby announce ourselves as determined and bigoted feminists.
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Reuven Rivlin
Israeli Politician
I hereby swear, in my name and that of all our descendants, that we will never act against the principle of equal rights, and we will never try and force someone from our land.
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Joshua A. Norton
American Celebrity
We do hereby command the Leaders of the Hebrew, Catholic and Protestant Churches to sanctify and have us crowned Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.
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Joshua A. Norton
American Celebrity
We, Norton I, do hereby decree that the offices of President, Vice President, and Speaker of the House of Representatives are, from and after this date, abolished.
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Hugo Chavez
Statesman
I hereby accuse the North American empire of being the biggest menace to our planet.
Quote examples
Robert Dale Owen
Scottish Politician
And I hereby distinctly and emphatically declare that I consider myself, and earnestly desire to be considered by others, as utterly divested, now and during the rest of my life, of any such rights, the barbarous relics of a feudal, despotic system.
Quote examples
Joshua A. Norton
American Celebrity
The Supreme Court of the United States is hereby commanded to try Andrew Johnson for usurpation of our Imperial authority and prerogatives, and if found guilty, behead him or send him here to black the Emperor's boots.
Quote examples
Joshua A. Norton
American Celebrity
Now, therefore, the Directors of the company are hereby ordered to see that precautions are taken to make travel on said railroad perfectly safe by using a screw with at least twenty-four inches diameter.
Quote examples
Frank Crowninshield
American Journalist
For women, we intend to do something in a noble and missionary spirit... We mean to appeal to their intellects... and we hereby announce ourselves as determined and bigoted feminists.
Quote examples
Reuven Rivlin
Israeli Politician
I hereby swear, in my name and that of all our descendants, that we will never act against the principle of equal rights, and we will never try and force someone from our land.
Quote examples
Joshua A. Norton
American Celebrity
We do hereby command the Leaders of the Hebrew, Catholic and Protestant Churches to sanctify and have us crowned Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.
Quote examples
Joshua A. Norton
American Celebrity
We, Norton I, do hereby decree that the offices of President, Vice President, and Speaker of the House of Representatives are, from and after this date, abolished.
Quote examples
Hugo Chavez
Statesman
I hereby accuse the North American empire of being the biggest menace to our planet.
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