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yourself

[jɔːrˈsɛlf]

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.'

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