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!
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The children can dress themselves.
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They were talking among themselves.
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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.'
