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| them·selves [ əm sélvz, em sélvz ] |
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1. reflexive of "they" or "them": used to refer to a group of people or things when the object of a verb is the same as the subject
  They all made themselves at home.
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2. their normal selves: their real or normal selves
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usually used in negative statements
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They haven't been themselves since the accident.
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3. emphasizing: used to emphasize the people or things being referred to
They themselves would rather have gone to a movie.
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4. himself or herself: used to refer to an individual person without using "himself" or "herself"
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informal
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Everyone needs to take care of themselves.
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