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    wherewithal
    /ˈwɛːwɪðɔːl/

    noun

    • 1. the money or other means needed for a particular purpose: "they lacked the wherewithal to pay"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWHEREWITHAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    something such as money or a particular quality that is necessary in order to get or achieve something: I'd like to buy a bigger house, but I don't have the wherewithal. [ + to infinitive ] Poor families lack the wherewithal to hire good lawyers. The new job has given her the financial wherewithal to support herself and her two children.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wherewithalWherewithal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Aug 12, 2024 · Noun. bankroll. coffers. exchequer. finances. fund. pocket. resources. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of wherewithal in a Sentence.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wherewithalWherewithal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    If you have the wherewithal to do something, it means you've got what you need to make it happen. Another word for wherewithal is resources , which can mean money, energy, support, or some other necessary means.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWHEREWITHAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    something such as money or a particular quality that is necessary in order to get or achieve something: I'd like to buy a bigger house, but I don't have the wherewithal. [ + to infinitive ] Poor families lack the wherewithal to hire good lawyers.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWHEREWITHAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. that with which to do something; means or supplies for the purpose or need, esp. money.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › wherewithalWHEREWITHAL Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Wherewithal definition: that with which to do something; means or supplies for the purpose or need, especially money. See examples of WHEREWITHAL used in a sentence.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › wherewithalWherewithal - definition of wherewithal by The Free Dictionary

    n. the wherewithal necessary funds, resources, or equipment (for something or to do something): these people lack the wherewithal for a decent existence. pron. a less common word for wherewith 1, wherewith 2.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordWHEREWITHAL - Find out everything about this English word |...

    All you need to know about "WHEREWITHAL" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › wherewithal_advwherewithal, adv. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Factsheet. What does the adverb wherewithal mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb wherewithal, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWHEREWITHAL definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    WHEREWITHAL meaning: the money, skills, or other things that are needed to do something. Learn more.