Synonyms for
Himself
Definition
Himself means the reflexive form of the pronoun 'he' and is used to refer to the same male person who performs the action of the verb.
Synonyms & similar words
Antonyms
Common collocations
- by himself
- for himself
- himself alone
- he himself
- himself responsible
- himself to blame
- himself to see
Word family
Usage note
Himself is a reflexive pronoun used when the object of a verb is the same as the subject, and the subject is male. It can also be used for emphasis.
Example sentences
- He made himself a sandwich for lunch.
- He dressed himself in his favorite shirt.
- He taught himself how to swim.
- He hurt himself playing soccer.
- He congratulated himself on a job well done.
Quotes
'The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.' - Anonymous
'Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.' - Oscar Wilde
'You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.' - Buddha