surround oneself with (someone or something)

phrase

: to have (certain types of people or things) near one

He surrounds himself with very talented people.

They surround themselves with luxuries.

Examples of surround oneself with (someone or something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Align work with joy, audit tasks by energy level, surround oneself with supportive people, actively listen to customers, and seek advice from mentors. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026

One of the hallmarks of leadership is the ability to surround oneself with people who are competent and committed. — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2024