themselves
pronoun
Pronunciation: /ðəmˈsɛlvz/
Definition
Used to refer to a group of people or things previously mentioned or just identified, when they are the object of an action that they themselves have performed.
Examples
The students congratulated themselves on their excellent exam results.
The company prides itself on its innovative approach to problem-solving.
They had to learn to rely on themselves to get through the difficult situation.
How to Use themselves
- themselves (pronoun)
- Refers back to a plural subject. — "They bought themselves a new car."
- themselves (pronoun)
- Used for emphasis. — "The committee members themselves decided to postpone the meeting."
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