For whom meaning, examples, and how natives say it

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UK//fɔːr huːm//US//fɔr hum//

Meaning of For whom

A phrase used to indicate the person that an action is intended.

In simple words: Who is the action intended for?

For whom in a sentence

This gift is for whom it may concern.
For whom are you saving this money?
The invitation was for whom we invited last year.
I wrote a letter for whom it might interest.
The project is being developed for whom it is intended.

How to use For whom

Used in formal or literary contexts to inquire about the beneficiary of an action. Less common in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

for + whom + clause

Memory hint

Think of a fancy dinner invitation: 'For whom are we gathering?'

Related words

Collocations with For whom

for whom it may concern
for whom are you waiting
for whom is this book

Synonyms for For whom

for whomsoever
to whom
for which person

Common mistakes with For whom

Incorrectly using 'who' instead of 'whom' when it's the object of a preposition.
Confusing the phrase with 'for who', which is grammatically incorrect.
Not using it in appropriate formal contexts.

For whom appears in

1936

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Frequently asked questions about For whom

What does For whom mean?

Who is the action intended for?

What is the definition of For whom?

A phrase used to indicate the person that an action is intended.

How do you use For whom in a sentence?

This gift is for whom it may concern.

Can you give another example of For whom?

For whom are you saving this money?

What are synonyms for For whom?

Common alternatives include for whomsoever, to whom, for which person.

What words go with For whom?

It commonly pairs with for whom it may concern, for whom are you waiting, for whom is this book.

What are common mistakes when using For whom?

Incorrectly using 'who' instead of 'whom' when it's the object of a preposition. Confusing the phrase with 'for who', which is grammatically incorrect. Not using it in appropriate formal contexts.

How do you pronounce For whom?

US: //fɔr hum//, UK: //fɔːr huːm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is For whom formal or informal?

"For whom" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use For whom?