adv. 1. At that place; there. [ 1913 Webster ]

Wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat. Matt. vii. 13. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. At that occurrence or event; on that account. [ 1913 Webster ]

Every error is a stain to the beauty of nature; for which cause it blusheth thereat. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. [ 1913 Webster ]

1. At which; upon which; whereupon; -- used relatively. [ 1913 Webster ]

They vote; whereat his speech he thus renews. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Whereat he was no less angry and ashamed than desirous to obey Zelmane. Sir P. Sidney. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. At what; -- used interrogatively; as, whereat are you offended? [ 1913 Webster ]