Definition of "themselves" in English

pronoun

1. (reflexive pronoun) The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals, or objects previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).

   • They’ve hurt themselves.
   • They fought among themselves.
   • They are going to try climbing Mount Everest themselves.

2. (reflexive pronoun) The reflexive case of they, the third-person singular personal pronoun. The single person previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).

   • Would whoever stole my phone please make themselves known.
   • I don't want anyone to fight among themselves.
   • Everyone must do it themselves.