hereby
Pronunciation: [ˈhɪrˌbaɪ]
Word
Context: "legal documentation"
(adverb) This word means that something is being done by this action or statement. It is often used in formal documents to show that what comes next is a result of the statement being made. Think of it as saying 'by this means' or 'through this action'.
Example
I hereby declare that the event will start at noon.
Example
She did not hereby cancel the agreement; it is still valid.
Example
What do you hereby announce at the meeting?
Context: "official statements"
(adverb) It is used in statements to make them sound more formal and important. When someone says 'I hereby affirm', they are saying they really mean what they are stating.
Example
He hereby affirms his commitment to the project.
Example
They did not hereby reject the proposal; discussions are still ongoing.
Example
What do you hereby promise to do in the future?
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