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whereas

/weəɹˈæz/ /(h)wɛɹˈæz/

Meanings
noun
A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.

Examples :

"The contract included a whereas clause stating that both parties agreed to the terms of the project. "
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Illustration recitals

recitals noun

/rɪˈsaɪtəlz/ /rɪˈsaɪɾəlz/

The act of reciting (the repetition of something that has been memorized); rehearsal

"The students practiced their poems for the upcoming recitals. "

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inasmuch conjunction

/ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

to the same extent, or to such a degree

"He was not obliged to attend, inasmuch as he had already fulfilled his duties."

Illustration included

included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration although

although conjunction

/ɔːlˈðəʊ/ /ɑlˈðoʊ/

Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

"Although it was very muddy, the football game went on."

Illustration stating

stating verb

/ˈsteɪtɪŋ/

To declare to be a fact.

"He stated that he was willing to help."

Illustration documents

documents noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənts/ /ˈdɑkjəmənts/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The school required all students to submit their application documents to prove their enrollment. "

Illustration contrary

contrary noun

/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/

The opposite.

"The contrary of a good report card is a bad one. "

Illustration contrast

contrast noun

/ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/

A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.

"The strong contrast between the bright red of the firetruck and the dark blue of the police car made them easily distinguishable. "

Illustration predicted

predicted verb

/pɹɪˈdɪktɪd/

To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.

"The weather forecast predicted rain for tomorrow, so I will bring an umbrella. "

Illustration forecast

forecast noun

/ˈfɔːkɑːst/ /ˈfɔɹkæst/

An estimation of a future condition.

"The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow. "

Illustration watching

watching verb

/ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɑtʃɪŋ/

To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

"I am watching a movie. "

Illustration contract

contract noun

/ˈkɒntɹækt/ /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /kənˈtɹækt/

An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

"Marriage is a contract."