yourself Definition
- 1used as the object of a verb or preposition when the person being addressed has already been mentioned
- 2used to emphasize the person or people being addressed
Using yourself: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "yourself" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
You should take care of yourself.
Example
Help yourself to some food.
Example
You yourself said that you would be here by noon.
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Summary: yourself in Brief
The word 'yourself' [jɔːrˈsɛlf] is a pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the person being addressed has already been mentioned. It is also used to emphasize the person or people being addressed, as in 'You yourself said that you would be here by noon.'
