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Himself Definition & Meaning

1. Himself refers to the male person or animal previously mentioned or known.

Example: John himself cooked dinner tonight.

2. Himself indicates a person's own self or identity.

Example: He himself decided to quit his job and start a business.

3. Himself can be used for emphasis, indicating that someone did something without any help.

Example: He built the entire house himself.

4. Himself can be used reflexively, meaning that someone did something to or for themselves.

Example: He hurt himself while playing basketball.

5. Himself can be used to indicate that someone is acting in a way that is true to their character or personality.

Example: He was being himself when he made that joke.

Examples of the word himself used in sentences.

  • He hurt himself while playing football.
  • He couldn't help but laugh at himself when he realized his mistake.
  • He cooked dinner for himself last night.
  • He introduced himself to his new neighbors.
  • He felt proud of himself for finishing the project on time.
  • He can't blame anyone else for his mistakes, he did it himself.
  • He's always talking about himself, he never asks anyone else how they're doing.
  • It's important for him to take care of himself by eating healthy and getting enough sleep.
  • After a long day at work, he likes to relax by reading a book by himself.
  • He was so proud of himself when he finished his first 5K race.
  • Tom felt embarrassed when he realized he had talked to himself in public.
  • Jane reminded herself to practice self-care and take a break from work.
  • John decided to go skydiving to challenge himself.
  • Despite the criticism, he stood firm and stayed true to himself.
  • He always cooks himself a delicious breakfast every morning.
  • He prided himself on being an excellent cook, and often hosted elaborate dinner parties for his friends.
  • He couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed when he caught himself talking to himself in public.
  • Despite the odds, he managed to pull himself out of poverty and create a successful business.
  • She wished he would stop blaming himself for the failure of their relationship - it wasn't all his fault.
  • After years of being unhappy with his physical appearance, he finally decided to invest in himself by starting a rigorous workout routine.
  • He prided himself on being an independent thinker.
  • Despite being surrounded by people, he found solace in himself.
  • He didn't want to burden anyone else with his problems, so he kept them to himself.
  • Despite his lack of experience, he decided to take on the challenge himself.
  • Though his team won the championship, he credited himself for his hard work and dedication.
  • Despite being the CEO of the company, John always makes time to educate himself on the latest industry trends.
  • He refused to accept any help and insisted on fixing the car himself, even though he had no experience.
  • After years of self-doubt, she finally found the confidence to be herself and pursue her dreams.
  • Despite the criticism, the artist remained true to himself and continued to create unique and unconventional works of art.
  • The politician's arrogance was evident when he referred to himself in the third person during his speech.
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