to appreciate who vs to appreciate whom

Both 'to appreciate who' and 'to appreciate whom' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'To appreciate who' is used when 'who' is the subject of the verb that follows, while 'to appreciate whom' is used when 'whom' is the object of the verb that follows. Understanding the difference between subject and object pronouns is key to choosing the correct form.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 5195 views

to appreciate who

This phrase is correct when 'who' is the subject of the verb that follows.

Use 'to appreciate who' when 'who' is the subject of the verb that follows. For example, 'I appreciate who you are.'

Examples:

I appreciate who you are.
She appreciates who he has become.
They appreciate who we are as a team.
He appreciates who she has always been.
We appreciate who they have become.

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When this happens, we're not able to appreciate who they are.
At your age you should be coming to your senses... to know how to appreciate those who love you.
We just... have to appreciate the people who love us while they're still around.
How refreshing to meet someone who appreciates the finer things.
It is always good to meet someone who appreciates beautiful things.
It's always a pleasure to meet someone who appreciates the boudoir of the grape.
I'll give it to someone who can appreciate it.
Find alien scrap that no one else can, then offer it to people who fully appreciate my efforts.
I will give this to somebody who will appreciate it.
Some people marvel at the fact that the universe has over billions of years, giving birth to beings who can appreciate its complexity.
And he's got all these girls around him, but they're all too self-absorbed and shallow to appreciate Gonzo for who he really is.
The social and political consequences of modernising the European social model are such that the matter cannot be entrusted to those who only appreciate the financial perspective and neglect the social dimension of the problem.
But you seem to fail to appreciate there are other spices than pepper.
A time to appreciate the people you love...
Perhaps I have come to appreciate the value of justice.
Maybe because I'm intelligent enough to appreciate it.
Pity you won't be around to appreciate my solution.
O-objectively speaking, you got to appreciate how genius it was.
He's too young to appreciate how worried I am.
Reminded me to appreciate the love that comes my way.

Alternatives:

to appreciate the person who
to appreciate those who
to appreciate whoever
to appreciate the ones who
to appreciate people who

to appreciate whom

This phrase is correct when 'whom' is the object of the verb that follows.

Use 'to appreciate whom' when 'whom' is the object of the verb that follows. For example, 'I appreciate whom you chose.'

Examples:

I appreciate whom you chose.
She appreciates whom he invited.
They appreciate whom we recommended.
He appreciates whom she helped.
We appreciate whom they supported.

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But you seem to fail to appreciate there are other spices than pepper.
A time to appreciate the people you love...
Perhaps I have come to appreciate the value of justice.
Maybe because I'm intelligent enough to appreciate it.
Pity you won't be around to appreciate my solution.
O-objectively speaking, you got to appreciate how genius it was.
He's too young to appreciate how worried I am.
Reminded me to appreciate the love that comes my way.
I don't need religion to appreciate the idea of Old Testament revenge.
I just want you to appreciate this time in your life.
I believe Peter will learn to appreciate Mexican women.
Well, I happen to appreciate your instinct to be thorough.
But over time, you learn to appreciate its finer qualities.
You know you really have to appreciate the irony of it.
My mother taught me to appreciate different techniques and subjects.
You'll come to appreciate it in time.
I don't have to be drunk to appreciate good service.
I'm trying to appreciate what I have now.
You should take a minute to appreciate that.
At least someone knows how to appreciate my cooking.

Alternatives:

to appreciate the person whom
to appreciate those whom
to appreciate whoever
to appreciate the ones whom
to appreciate people whom

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