Synonyms for
Themselves
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
Common collocations
- themselves to
- by themselves
- for themselves
- themselves of
- themselves with
- themselves into
- themselves out
Word family
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.
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Example sentences
- They made themselves breakfast.
- They hurt themselves playing.
- They can take care of themselves.
- They bought themselves a new toy.
- 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