whomever
word
Definition
A formal word used instead of 'whoever' to refer to any person, but only when that person is the object of a verb or preposition.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal, rarely used in casual speech—'whoever' is more common. Use 'whomever' only as the object, e.g., 'Give it to whomever you want,' never as subject ('Whoever wants it...'). Often replaced by 'whoever' even in writing, and modern English frequently ignores the rule.
Spanish: a quien sea - a quien quieraPortuguese (BR): quem quer que seja - a quem forPortuguese (PT): quem quer que seja - a quem forChinese (Simplified): 任何人（宾格）Chinese (Traditional): 任何人（賓格）Hindi: जिसे भीArabic: من يشاء - أي شخص (مفعول به)Bengali: যাকে খুশি - যাকে ইচ্ছাRussian: кого угодно - кого бы ниJapanese: 誰でも（目的語として）Vietnamese: bất cứ ai (làm tân ngữ)Korean: 누구든지 (목적어로)Turkish: her kimi - dilediğin kimseyiUrdu: جسے چاہیںIndonesian: bất kỳ ai (làm tân ngữ) - ai cũng được (làm tân ngữ)
Example Sentences
Give the invitation to whomever you see first.
basic
We're open to feedback from whomever has suggestions.
natural
You’re free to invite whomever you like to the meeting.
natural
The prize will go to whomever the judges select.
natural
She will help whomever you choose.
basic
You can call whomever you want.
basic