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yourself
[yoor-self, yawr-, yohr-, yer-]
pronoun
plural
yourselves(an emphatic appositive of you orye ).
a letter you yourself wrote.
a reflexive form of you (used as the direct or indirect object of a verb or the object of a preposition).
Don't blame yourself. Did you ever ask yourself “why”? You can think for yourself.
Informal., (used in place of you, especially in compound subjects, objects, and complements).
Ted and yourself have been elected. We saw your sister and yourself at the game. People like yourselves always feel like that.
(used in absolute constructions).
Yourself having so little money, how could they expect you to help?
your normal or customary self.
You'll soon be yourself again.
(used in place of you after as, than, orbut ).
scholars as famous as yourselves; a girl no older than yourself.
oneself.
The surest way is to do it yourself.
yourself
/ jɔːˈsɛlf, jʊə- /
pronoun
the reflexive form of you
(intensifier)
you yourself control your destiny
(preceded by a copula) your normal or usual self
you're not yourself these days
Usage
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Yes, there is going to be pressure, but just be yourself, lads.
It starts by asking yourself what you think will happen if the outcome isn't perfect - writing down your predictions, and then testing them in real time.
“The Family Thread” is so great because it really makes you think of yourself and our own families in so many ways, all while you’re pretty much roasting yours.
“I’m not a method actor, but you’re allowing it to creep into you, you know what I mean? You’re allowing yourself to creep into it,” he said.
This information will help you determine how much you should convert without pushing yourself into a higher tax bracket.
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