pronoun
him
The object form of he, used for a male person or animal.
My brother smiles when I give him a hug.
Etymology
The form continues an Old English pronoun used in an indirect-object role. It became the general object form paired with he in modern English.
More examples
- Our dog Max wags his tail when we pet him.
- Dad asks me to save a seat for him.
- The coach chooses him to lead the team.