whomever

American  

[hoom-ev-er] / humˈɛv ər /

pronoun

1. the objective case of whoever.

   She questioned whomever she met. Whomever she spoke to, she was invariably polite.

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whomever British  

/ huːmˈɛvə /

pronoun

1. the objective form of whoever

   I'll hire whomever I can find

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Etymology

Origin of whomever

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; whom, ever

Example Sentences

Rieder declined to comment directly on Powell's remarks, but backed Fed independence, insisting that whomever leads the Fed is "going to make the right decisions... for maximum employment and price stability," he told CNBC.

From Barron's

Bessent was worried about an impact on financial markets and hurdles during the Senate confirmation process for whomever the president selects to be the next Fed chairman once Powell’s term ends in May, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Whomever takes over as coordinator will be expected to take a significant step forward immediately, up against one of the nation’s toughest schedules in what should be a decisive season for the program.

From Los Angeles Times

That in theory gives it the right to grant a license to whomever it wants, though the industry is so new that some legal questions remain unanswered.

From The Wall Street Journal

A revocable trust is simply an agreement, holding assets of the person who set it up for the benefit of whomever they designate, typically themselves, while they are alive.

From The Wall Street Journal