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