therefrom
gb/θˈɛɹɪfɹəm/ us/θˈɛɹɪfɹəm/
C1
English
~ 9900
abból, onnan
C1
FORMAL
1
abból
B1
Usage pattern:
[result/benefit/obligation] [verb] therefrom
The tenant shall pay all taxes associated with the property and any penalties arising therefrom.
A bérlő köteles megfizetni az ingatlannal kapcsolatos valamennyi adót és az abból eredő bírságokat.
The company owns the patent and all revenues derived therefrom.
A vállalat birtokolja a szabadalmat és az abból származó összes bevételt.
The contractor accepts the work and all responsibilities resulting therefrom.
The bank may close the account and recover any losses incurred therefrom.
This Agreement and any disputes arising therefrom shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Learner examples
The contract lists the duties and the costs arising therefrom.
A szerződés felsorolja a kötelezettségeket és az abból eredő költségeket.
She received the investment and the profits therefrom.
Megkapta a befektetést és az abból származó nyereséget.
The court looked at the agreement and the problems resulting therefrom.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "therefrom" in everyday speech or normal writing, thinking it sounds more correct or formal. In modern English, it is almost only used in legal or very formal documents. In normal writing, use "from it", "from that", or "from this" instead. Learners also confuse "therefrom" with "thereof": "therefrom" refers to something coming from a source, while "thereof" often just means "of that".
Meaning
from the thing just mentioned
Collocations
rights arising therefrom
|obligations arising therefrom
|profits derived therefrom
|liability resulting therefrom
|benefits therefrom
|claims therefrom
Synonyms
from it (Natural in modern English; lacks the very formal, legal tone of "therefrom".)
|
from that (Very close in meaning; preferred in normal modern writing instead of "therefrom".)
Antonyms
thereto (In legal style means "to that (thing)" and contrasts with "therefrom", which means "from that (thing)".)
Themes
law
|formal_register
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used in legal or very formal texts to mean ‘from that thing that was just talked about’.
Used especially in legal or very formal writing to mean ‘from that thing, action, or source that was just mentioned’.
C2
ARCHAIC
2
onnan
A1
Usage pattern:
to go/flee/return therefrom
They entered the city and shortly thereafter were driven therefrom by the invading army.
He departed the village and never returned therefrom.
Merchants came to the port and carried spices therefrom across the sea.
Learner examples
The king left the town and never came therefrom again.
The people fled the land and did not return therefrom.
Travelers reached the island and then sailed therefrom to other shores.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "therefrom" is a normal way to say "from there" in modern English. In current English, "from there" is used instead. "Therefrom" with this place meaning should be avoided except when reading or quoting older texts.
Meaning
from that place (archaic)
Collocations
depart therefrom
|flee therefrom
|return therefrom
|be driven therefrom
Synonyms
from there (Direct modern equivalent; sounds normal and is used in all kinds of modern English, unlike archaic "therefrom".)
Antonyms
thither (An archaic word meaning "to that place", opposite direction to "therefrom" which means "from that place".)
Themes
literature
|history
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An old word meaning ‘from that place’, used mostly in very old texts.
An old or literary way to mean ‘from that place’ or ‘from there’.
Grammar
Dictionary form
therefrom
IPA
GB/θˈɛɹɪfɹəm/
US/θˈɛɹɪfɹəm/
Syllables & stress
there - from (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (there)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: therefrom
- Plural: therefroms
Word family
Expressions
arising therefrom
1/ɚˈaɪzɪŋ θˈɛɹɪfɹəm/
fixed phrase
technical
resulting from that thing
Used especially in legal texts to mean that something (for example, a right, duty, or problem) happens because of the thing that was just talked about.
Examples
- The parties agree to resolve this dispute and any claims arising therefrom through arbitration.
- The landlord is not liable for any damage or loss arising therefrom.
- This policy applies to the use of the equipment and to any injuries arising therefrom.