themselves: meaning and definitions

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Used reflexively as the direct or indirect object of a verb or as the object of a preposition: prepared themselves for the trip; gave themselves plenty of time; were left to themselves.

Used for emphasis: The cooks themselves eat after all the guests have finished.

Used in an absolute construction: Newcomers themselves, they knew few people at the party.

Their normal or healthy condition: The members of the crew were themselves again after the crisis passed.