whomsoever
Americanpronoun
pronoun
Etymology
Origin of whomsoever
1400–50; late Middle English, equivalent to whomso whomsoever ( early Middle English swā hwām swā; see whom, so 1) + ever ever
Example Sentences
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Luke 12:48 it states: “For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required,”
From Washington Times • Jan. 14, 2020
Norman cited a Bible verse from the book of Luke: “For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required.”
From Washington Post • Sep. 6, 2018
There would be on all hands the utmost detestation of whomsoever had been guilty of such cruelty.
From Slate • Jun. 16, 2018
It is correct that the minister has a discretion to appoint whomsoever he wants and that there was no statutory obligation to appoint a trade union representative to the relevant council.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2013
This is to Certify, to whomsoever it may concern, That the Bearer hereof That was where I had to write my name.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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