himself

Definitions

1. pronoun

   The same man, used as the object of a verb.

   Examples

   • He hurt himself on the ladder.
   • He saw himself in the mirror.
2. pronoun

   Used to stress that the man and no one else does something.

   Examples

   • He himself said the plan was flawed.
   • He was hurt himself.
3. pronoun

   He, used to stress who did something.

   Examples

   • He himself had been well paid by his uncle.
   • It was himself who first had the idea.
4. pronoun

   In Irish use, a polite or joking way to refer to the man of the house.

   Examples

   • Has himself come down to breakfast yet?
   • Have you seen himself this morning?