used to emphasize a lack of restriction in referring to any thing or amount, no matter what

do whatever you like

take whatever action is needed

used for emphasis instead of ‘what’ in questions, typically expressing surprise or confusion

whatever is the matter?

used to emphasize a lack of restriction in referring to any thing or amount, no matter what

do whatever you like

take whatever action is needed

at all; of any kind (used for emphasis)

they received no help whatever

no matter what happens

we told him we'd back him whatever

said as a response indicating a reluctance to discuss something, often implying indifference

‘I'll call you later.’ I shrugged. ‘Whatever.’