Whom/huːm/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Understanding Object Use 'whom' to refer to the receiver of an action in a sentence. Sarah, whom the principal praised, felt honored. Pro Tip 2/3Preposition Pairs 'Whom' often follows prepositions like to, for, with, near, and by in questions and statements. With whom are you attending the prom? Pro Tip 3/3Traditional Context In modern conversation, using 'whom' can sound overly formal or traditional. Whom did you invite to dinner?