himself

him-self · pronoun masculine

imported

Definitions

pronoun

  1. 1.

    Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a male previously mentioned as the subject.

  2. 2.

    Used for emphasis when referring to a male.

  3. 3.

    Used to indicate that a male does something without help.

  4. 4.

    In his normal state of mind or physical condition.

Related words

See also: he, herself, him, itself

Etymology

Compound of "him" (from Old English "him") and "self" (from Old English "self"). The reflexive pronoun developed by combining the personal pronoun with "self" to create emphasis or indicate reflexive action.