Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
themself
pronoun
/ðɛmˈsɛlf/
Definition
A pronoun used to refer to a person that has already been mentioned, often emphasizing that person.
Examples
- They prepared for the exam by studying themself thoroughly.
- Each participant was encouraged to express themself freely during the discussion.
- It’s important for everyone to be true to themself.
Meaning
Themself is used as a reflexive pronoun for ‘they’ and is particularly employed in gender-neutral contexts.
Synonyms
- themselves
- oneself
