
Whom
Understanding Object
Use 'whom' to refer to the receiver of an action in a sentence.
Sarah, whom the principal praised, felt honored.
Preposition Pairs
'Whom' often follows prepositions like to, for, with, near, and by in questions and statements.
With whom are you attending the prom?
Traditional Context
In modern conversation, using 'whom' can sound overly formal or traditional.
Whom did you invite to dinner?