wherewithal

noun

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where·with·al | \ ˈ(h)wer-wi-ˌt͟hȯl

, -ˌthȯl

Definition of wherewithal

(Entry 1 of 3)

: means, resources specifically : money didn't have the wherewithal for an expensive dinner

wherewithal

conjunction

Definition of wherewithal (Entry 2 of 3)

: wherewith

wherewithal

pronoun

Definition of wherewithal (Entry 3 of 3)

: wherewith

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Noun A project as big as this requires a lot of financial wherewithal. He doesn't have the wherewithal to finish what he started.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The pandemic also robbed U.S. teams of one of their great advantages: the financial wherewithal to stay sharp by traveling internationally for games more than probably any other country. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2021 Toronto may have to bludgeon opponents into submission, and Gallo gives them the wherewithal to do so – this year and next. — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 27 July 2021 The board moved on from Grand Point and Cienda's proposal in March after questioning the Dallas group's wherewithal to execute its proposal. — David Showers, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2021 Moderna now also has the wherewithal to execute on its pipeline. — Trefis Team, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2021 Thoreen also cited the fact that Judge Penny decided over the summer that Britney had the wherewithal to hire Rosengart. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2021 Moderna now also has the wherewithal to execute on its pipeline. — Trefis Team, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2021 Thomas has the wherewithal to be the workhorse running back that Utah often employs, but Bernard has been more consistent, more explosive with four runs of at least 19 yards vs. BYU, and has shown the ability to be a reliable pass-catching option. — Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Sep. 2021 Luckily, designers had the wherewithal to design clothing that could withstand whatever else 2021 threw at us. — Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 1 Sep. 2021

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