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for who vs for whom

The correct phrase is 'for whom'. 'Whom' is the objective form of 'who' and is used when 'who' is the object of a verb or preposition. 'For whom' is the correct formal usage in English.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1334 views

for who

This is not correct in standard English usage.

'For who' is not a correct phrase in English. The correct form is 'for whom'.
  • With her, I'm accepted for who I am.
  • I didn't have any rational explanation for who was in those photos.
  • A big difference between giving up and accepting someone for who they are.
  • You should take some credit for who I've become.
  • Émérentienne... - He loved me for who I am.
  • You've exposed me for who I really am.
  • Bring your first-quarter stats and your recommendation for who'd take over the Scranton branch.
  • He loves me for who I am.
  • They didn't vote for who collects the rubbish.
  • It's about... not apologizing for who you are.
  • And you shouldn't judge people for who they are.
  • Discover the myth of nature with a vacation in Val d'Ega, a charming destination for who loves mountains.
  • Climbing of more days, ideal for who wants to enjoy unforgettable time in the mountain.
  • Fresh and quiet, ideal for who loves relaxation and tranquillity.
  • Same goes for who I'm attracted to.
  • This girl would love me for who I really am.
  • Good for who is at the first experience.
  • Exclusive place where luxury and elegance reign, for who love the game here is the Casino.
  • Not to be seen for who you really are.
  • No fighting except for who gets to play first.

for whom

This is the correct form in English, especially in formal contexts.

'For whom' is the correct phrase to use when 'whom' is the object of a verb or preposition.
  • But there are also those for whom the internet remains a mystery shop.
  • It concerns the others, for whom a regulation is required.
  • Ask not for whom mandatory retirement tolls.
  • You should know for whom we acquired this.
  • He for whom nothing is written may write himself a clan.
  • Ideally someone for whom intimacy's not an option.
  • Drew's full confession about what he did and for whom.
  • What I'm not getting is for whom.
  • After all, we must remember for whom we are catering.
  • Like who's working for whom, and why.
  • Perfect for whom who requires full anti-burglar security, this lock is absolutely silent when closing the door.
  • It doesn't say for whom.
  • Would be interesting to know which devices it worked for whom.
  • Tell her for whom were those stockings.
  • Universal laws bind everywhere all those for whom they were issued.
  • My mill, mills for whom I chose.
  • A well-defined path for de Vries, for whom Formula Renault 2.0 represented a massive spurt of his career.
  • A floral centrepiece, a must for whom has green fingers.
  • Guess for whom the bell tolls.
  • As if the sun were particular about for whom it appears.

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