himself

Universal Words pronoun 1 (the reflexive form of he) used when the man or boy who performs an action is also affected by it: He introduced himself. * Peter ought to be ashamed of himself. 2 used to emphasize the male subject or object of a sentence: The doctor said so himself. * Did you see the manager himself? IDIOMS be, seem, etc. himself (of a man or boy) to be in a normal state of health or happiness; not influenced by other people: He didn't seem quite himself this morning. * He needed space to be himself. (all) by himself 1 alone; without anyone else: He lives all by himself. 2 without help: He managed to repair the car by himself. (all) to himself for only him to have or use: He has the house to himself during the week.