themselves

[ðəmˈsɛlvz]

themselves Definition

used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a group of people or things previously mentioned as the subject of the clause.

Using themselves: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "themselves" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children can dress themselves.

  • Example

    They were talking among themselves.

  • Example

    The team members congratulated themselves on their victory.

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Summary: themselves in Brief

The word 'themselves' [ðəmˈsɛlvz] is a pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a group of people or things previously mentioned as the subject of the clause. It is commonly used in sentences like 'The children can dress themselves.' and 'They were talking among themselves.'

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