himself (A1)
pronoun
Pronunciation: [hɪmˈself]
Definition
Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned, when he is the object of the action. It is also used to emphasize a male person or animal already mentioned.
Examples
He bought himself a new car.
The cat groomed himself for hours.
How to Use himself
- himself (pronoun)
- Refers back to the male subject of the sentence. — "He taught himself to play the guitar."
- himself (pronoun)
- Emphasizes the male subject of the sentence. — "The king himself greeted the visitors."
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