Whomsoever

/ˌhuːmsəʊˈevər/
pronoun

Used to mean any person who.

Whomsoever you choose will have to be approved by the committee.
Visual representation of "whomsoever" - Used to mean any person who

Often appears as...

  • whomsoever it may concern
  • whomsoever you decide

Usage tips

Formal

pronoun

Used to mean any person who.

Whomsoever you choose will have to be approved by the committee.
Visual representation of "whomsoever" - Used to mean any person who

Often appears as...

  • whomsoever it may concern
  • whomsoever you decide

Usage tips

Formal

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Visual representation of "whomsoever"
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Rare Usage

The word 'whomsoever' is rarely used in everyday conversation but may appear in formal writing.

Illustration for Rare Usage
Whomsoever shall be found guilty, ought to be punished accordingly.
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Emphasis on Any

'Whomsoever' is used when emphasizing that anyone at all could be chosen or affected.

Illustration for Emphasis on Any
This reward shall go to whomsoever solves the mystery first.
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Impersonal Constructs

It's often found in expressions that need to be impersonal, like 'To whomsoever it may concern'.

Illustration for Impersonal Constructs
To whomsoever it may concern: the lost belongings have been found.
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Rare Usage

The word 'whomsoever' is rarely used in everyday conversation but may appear in formal writing.

Illustration for Rare Usage
Whomsoever shall be found guilty, ought to be punished accordingly.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasis on Any

'Whomsoever' is used when emphasizing that anyone at all could be chosen or affected.

Illustration for Emphasis on Any
This reward shall go to whomsoever solves the mystery first.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Impersonal Constructs

It's often found in expressions that need to be impersonal, like 'To whomsoever it may concern'.

Illustration for Impersonal Constructs
To whomsoever it may concern: the lost belongings have been found.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Rare Usage

The word 'whomsoever' is rarely used in everyday conversation but may appear in formal writing.

Illustration for Rare Usage
Whomsoever shall be found guilty, ought to be punished accordingly.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasis on Any

'Whomsoever' is used when emphasizing that anyone at all could be chosen or affected.

Illustration for Emphasis on Any
This reward shall go to whomsoever solves the mystery first.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Impersonal Constructs

It's often found in expressions that need to be impersonal, like 'To whomsoever it may concern'.

Illustration for Impersonal Constructs
To whomsoever it may concern: the lost belongings have been found.
Visual representation of the word "Whomsoever"

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Quote examples

Shamna Kasim

Indian Actress

There is a limit to everything; whomsoever I act with, I'm rumored to be having affairs with them. I just can't take it anymore. How many affairs can an actress have?
Portrait of Shamna Kasim

Quote examples

Thomas Aquinas

Italian Theologian

All that is true, by whomsoever it has been said has its origin in the Spirit.
Portrait of Thomas Aquinas

Quote examples

Shamna Kasim

Indian Actress

There is a limit to everything; whomsoever I act with, I'm rumored to be having affairs with them. I just can't take it anymore. How many affairs can an actress have?
Portrait of Shamna Kasim

Quote examples

Thomas Aquinas

Italian Theologian

All that is true, by whomsoever it has been said has its origin in the Spirit.
Portrait of Thomas Aquinas
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