pron
himself
hihm-SEHLF
pron
1
The reflexive form of "he" — used when a male subject and object are the same person.
"He blamed himself for the mistake."
"He made himself a cup of coffee before the meeting."
2
Used for emphasis, to stress that he alone did something.
"The manager himself came out to apologise."
How to Use Himself
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe "self" version of "him" — used when someone does something to or for themselves, or for emphasis.
Word Forms
themselves plural, himself singular, themselves singular, themself singular
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Etymology
From Old English him selfum, equivalent to him + self.