itself

American  

[it-self] / ɪtˈsɛlf /

pronoun

1. a reflexive form of it.

   The battery recharges itself.

2. an emphatic appositive of it, which, that, this, or a noun.

   which itself is also true; Even without flowers, the bowl itself is beautiful.

3. (used as the object of a preposition or as the direct or indirect object of a verb).

   The chameleon's ability to change color is a protection for itself.

4. its normal or customary self.

   After much tender care, the puppy was soon itself again.

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itself British  

/ ɪtˈsɛlf /

pronoun

1. 1. the reflexive form of it 1

   2. (intensifier)

      even the money itself won't convince me

2. (preceded by a copula) its normal or usual self

   my cat isn't itself today

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Usage

See myself.

Etymology

Origin of itself

before 1000; Middle English; Old English hit self. See it ¹, self

Example Sentences

"These are wide, long and deeply impacting events. That's why sometimes people prefer not to talk to others who aren't within the community itself."

From BBC

“Contraction in exports to the U.S. and China was more than offset by rising exports within Europe itself,” Peloso says.

From Barron's

“Contraction in exports to the U.S. and China was more than offset by rising exports within Europe itself,” Peloso says.

From Barron's

Aside from pronouncements from the regime itself, we are hearing far fewer voices from its supporters.

From BBC

The correct answer: “You have nothing to fear but fear itself.”

From The Wall Street Journal