By way of doing/on the grounds of X, I did Y: 하여

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V+하여 is a used mainly in writing to show that 'by way of (doing)/on the grounds of' the first clause, the second clause is achieved:

그는 개인 교습을 하여 수입을 보충했어요.

He supplements his income by giving private lessons.

그녀는 산책을 하여 화를 풀었어요.

She worked off her anger by going for a walk.

오븐을 아주 뜨겁게 하여 요리를 하라.

Cook in a very hot oven. 

그 번호로 전화를 하도 많이 하여 그걸 외워요.

I've dialled the number so many times I know it by heart.

경력을 기준으로 하여 월급을 받아요.

Pay is based on experience.

그는 매일 달리기를 하여 건강을 유치해요.

He stays healthy by running every day. 

그는 아르바이트를 하여 대학을 마쳤어요.

He has worked his way through college.

그들은 매일 밤 외출을 하여 먹고 마시며 놀았어요.

They were out partying every night. 

그녀는 실존(실제) 인물에 기초하여 소설을 썼어요.

She wrote a novel based on a real person. 

말라리아는 모기를 매개로 하여 전염되었어요.

Malaria is carried by mosquitoes. 

저는 걸어서 등교를 하여 버스 값을 들이지 않아도 되었어요.

By walking to school, I didn't have to spend money on bus fare. 

All examples from Naver Dictionary

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