Synonyms for

Themselves

Verb / ðeˈmselvz / / ðʌˈmselvz / Another word for themselves — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Themselves means the reflexive or emphatic form of the pronoun 'they' or used to show that something is done or caused by the people mentioned.

Synonyms & similar words

themselves they them theirselves selves yourselves ourselves himself herself itself oneself personally privately individually unaided

Common collocations

  • themselves to
  • by themselves
  • for themselves
  • themselves of
  • themselves with
  • themselves into
  • themselves out

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Usage note

Themselves is a reflexive or emphatic pronoun. It is used when the subject of the sentence is plural and refers back to the subject, or to emphasize the subject.

Example sentences

  1. They made themselves breakfast.
  2. They hurt themselves playing.
  3. They can take care of themselves.
  4. They bought themselves a new toy.
  5. They taught themselves how to swim.

Quotes

  • "We cannot change anything until we accept it. Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses." - Carl Jung
  • "People can do all kinds of things that maybe aren't wise in hindsight because of jealousy." - Taylor Swift
  • "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs

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