ourselves Definition
- 1used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject refers to the same people or things as the object
- 2used to emphasize that a particular person or group is doing something, especially when you think they should not be doing it
Using ourselves: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ourselves" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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We need to take care of ourselves.
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They made the decision themselves.
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We can't rely on anyone else to do it for us.
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We have to be responsible for ourselves.
ourselves Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: ourselves in Brief
The pronoun 'ourselves' [aʊərˈsɛlvz] is used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject refers to the same people or things as the object. It is also used to emphasize that a particular person or group is doing something, especially when you think they should not be doing it. Examples include 'We need to take care of ourselves' and 'We have to be responsible for ourselves.'
