himself

Definition

  • pron. An emphasized form of the third person masculine
  • pronoun; -- used as a subject usually with he; as, he himself will bear
  • the blame; used alone in the predicate, either in the nominative or
  • objective case; as, it is himself who saved himself.
  • pron. One's true or real character; one's natural temper and
  • disposition; the state of being in one's right or sane mind (after
  • unconsciousness, passion, delirium, or abasement); as, the man has come
  • to himself.
  • pron. pl. Alt. of Himselven

Example sentences

  1. pron.

    He decided to cook dinner by himself because he wanted to surprise his family.