Pronunciation: /hɪrˈbaɪ/

Definitions of hereby

adjective used to introduce a statement or clause

Example Sentences

A1 I hereby declare my love for you.

A2 The company hereby agrees to the terms of the contract.

B1 I hereby certify that the information provided is true and accurate.

B2 The defendant hereby pleads not guilty to the charges.

C1 I hereby authorize you to act on my behalf in this matter.

C2 The government hereby announces a new policy to address climate change.

adverb in a way that shows the action is being done by means of something mentioned

Example Sentences

A1 I hereby declare my love for you.

A2 I hereby request a refund for this item.

B1 I hereby certify that all information provided is accurate.

B2 I hereby acknowledge receipt of the document.

C1 I hereby authorize the transfer of funds.

C2 I hereby swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

Examples of hereby in a Sentence

formal I hereby declare the meeting adjourned.

informal I hereby promise to never do that again.

slang I ain't gonna do it, hereby swear.

figurative By signing this document, you hereby agree to the terms and conditions.

Grammatical Forms of hereby

past tense

herebied

plural

herebies

comparative

more hereby

superlative

most hereby

present tense

hereby

future tense

will hereby

perfect tense

have hereby

continuous tense

is herebying

singular

hereby

positive degree

hereby

infinitive

to hereby

gerund

herebying

participle

herebied

Origin and Evolution of hereby

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'hereby' originated from Middle English, where 'here' meant 'in this place' and 'by' meant 'near or beside'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hereby' has retained its original meaning of 'by means of this' or 'as a result of this', but its usage has become more formal and legalistic in modern English.