He who touches pitch shall be defiled therewith.
Source: tatoeba (266076)
Therewith
/ðɛəˈwɪθ/
Synonyms for "therewith" (52 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (11)
Adverb(1 words)
along with that
Strong matches (15)
Related words (26)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: above, after, after all, afterwards, again.
- Sentence evidence is available for therewith, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "therewith".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "therewith"
Keep "therewith" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "therewith" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "therewith", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "therewith" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesadverbadverb of reference
Collocations
6 entriestherewith approvedtherewith attachedtherewith bindingtherewith consenttherewith documentationtherewith included
Derivations
1 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. There is nothing in its nature to produce happiness. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of its filling a vacuum, it makes one. If it satisfies one want, it doubles and trebles that want another way. That was a true proverb of the wise man, rely upon it: "Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure, and trouble therewith."
Source: tatoeba (5262311)
Therewith the royal sceptre, which of yore / Ilione, Priam's eldest daughter, bore; / her shining necklace, strung with costly beads, / and diadem, rimmed with gold and studded o'er / with sparkling gems. Thus charged, Achates heeds, / and towards the ships forthwith in eager haste proceeds.
Source: tatoeba (6798460)
And dip a bunch of hyssop in the blood that is at the door, and sprinkle the transom of the door therewith, and both the door cheeks: let none of you go out of the door of his house till morning.
Source: tatoeba (8021161)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "therewith"?
Closest matches include above, after, after all, afterwards, again.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "therewith"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.