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n. - The necessary means (especially financial means).

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Usage examples (33)
  • : haply we shall find therein wherewithal to win the favour of the Commander of the Faithful.
  • He also says he has the "wherewithal" and "experience" to give Gray an edge in the fundraising battle.
  • She seemed so helpful, for, besides having to interpret and see to the affairs of so many, she has to give lessons and earn the 'wherewithal' to keep her own house.
  • Suddenly, he had the wherewithal to do whatever he wanted.
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