ourself
Americanpronoun
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one's own person, individuality, etc., considered as private and apart from others.
It is for ourself that we should strive for greater knowledge.
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(a form corresponding to ourselves, used of a single person, especially in the regal or formal style, as we forI ).
We have taken unto ourself such powers as may be necessary.
pronoun
Usage
See myself.
Etymology
Origin of ourself
Example Sentences
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As chefs, of course we try to educate ourself as much as we can.
From Salon • Oct. 4, 2023
“Vermont is an aging state and we’re a state that really prides ourself on democracy and participation,” she said pointing to the annual town meeting tradition.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2023
In the moment between wakefulness and sleep, we may feel like we are losing ourself to the void of unconsciousness.
From Scientific American • Aug. 26, 2022
"If you ask which one has ever done the best as far as giving these, we're both going to say it's ourself, right?"
From Fox News • Dec. 25, 2021
“Sure, we’d have a little house an’ a room to ourself.
From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck
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