He is strong enough to carry that heavy box by himself.
He is strong enough to carry that heavy box by himself.
English
himself
hɪmˈself, hɪmˈsɛlf, ɪ̈msɛlf
Meaning: reflexive form of he; he personally
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Example sentences
He built the house himself.
He built the house himself.
He prides himself on his punctuality.
He prides himself on his punctuality.
The soldier raised his shield to protect himself from the arrows.
The soldier raised his shield to protect himself from the arrows.
He proved himself worthy of the award.
He proved himself worthy of the award.
Usage Notes
Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer back to a male subject, or for emphasis.
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