thereupon
Use Thereupon in a sentence
əˌpɒn, -ˌpɔn, ˌðɛər adverb
1.
immediately following that.
2.
in consequence of that.
3.
upon that or it.
4.
with reference to that.
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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| —adv | |
| 1. | immediately after that; at that point: thereupon, the whole class applauded |
| 2. | formal upon that thing, point, subject, etc |
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Example sentences
Thereupon the commissioner or his designee shall immediately hold a public hearing on the action appealed from.
The candidate thereupon at once draws his check for the amount and mails it.
Thereupon she took her by the hand, and led her to a large door.
Thereupon the gods held a council and resolved to make him secure against every danger.
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