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Definition of thereby adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

thereby

adverb
 OPAL W
 
/ˌðeəˈbaɪ/
 
/ˌðerˈbaɪ/
(formal)
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  1. used to introduce the result of the action or situation mentioned
    • Regular exercise strengthens the heart, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack.
    Topics Change, cause and effectc1
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryThereby is used with these verbs:
    • permit
    • perpetuate
    • prevent
    • …
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