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yourself
[ yoor-self, yawr-, yohr-, yer- ]
pronoun
a letter you yourself wrote.
- a reflexive form of you (used as the direct or indirect object of a verb or the object of a preposition):
Don't blame yourself. Did you ever ask yourself “why”? You can think for yourself.
- Informal. (used in place of you, especially in compound subjects, objects, and complements):
Ted and yourself have been elected. We saw your sister and yourself at the game. People like yourselves always feel like that.
- (used in absolute constructions):
Yourself having so little money, how could they expect you to help?
- your normal or customary self:
You'll soon be yourself again.
- (used in place of you after as, than, or but ):
scholars as famous as yourselves; a girl no older than yourself.
- oneself:
The surest way is to do it yourself.
yourself
/ jɔːˈsɛlf; jʊə- /
pronoun
- the reflexive form of you
- (intensifier)
you yourself control your destiny
- preceded by a copula your normal or usual self
you're not yourself these days
Usage Note
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
She added: "I don't think people have really appreciated the power of social prescribing and how good it is to be able to help yourself and have the tools to prevent relapses later on."
Hers is the sound of belonging in and transcending any instant you find yourself in.
In fact, it’s interesting to hear you say that you would have never thought of yourself as a writer or an author, because you write in my favorite style.
Among the working class, those without a college degree, Republicans have overwhelmingly gained on this all-important question of which party cares more for people like yourself.
If you encounter mansplaining — or other forms of demeaning communication — it’s important to check with yourself before you respond.
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