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himself

The correct spelling is himself.

How to pronounce himself

/hɪmˈsɛlf/
pronoun

IPA: /hɪmˈsɛlf/

Say it like: Him-sel-f

The correct spelling is himself. (reflexive pronoun) Him; the male object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject For example: "He injured himself."

Usage Examples

He injured himself.

He was injured himself.

Has himself come down to breakfast yet?

Definition

pronoun

  1. 1.(reflexive pronoun) Him; the male object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject
  2. 2.He; used as an intensifier, often to emphasize that the referent is the exclusive participant in the predicate
  3. 3.The subject or non-reflexive object of a predicate; he himself.
  4. 4.The subject or non-reflexive object of a predicate; he (used of upper-class gentlemen, or sarcastically, of men who imagine themselves to be more important than others)

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