Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whomever
pronoun
/huːˈmɛvər/
Definition
Whomever is used to refer to the person (or people) to whom one is speaking or writing, typically in formal contexts.
Examples
- Whomever you choose will be fine with us.
- It is a decision left to whomever is elected.
- Whomever you invite will be welcome at the party.
Meaning
A pronoun meaning ‘whoever’ in the objective case, often used to indicate that the subject of a verb or preposition can be anyone.
Synonyms
- whether
- whoever
- anyone
