pronoun
yourself
yuh-SEHLF
pronoun
1
Refers back to the person being spoken to, when they are both the doer and the receiver of an action.
"Did you hurt yourself?"
"Be kind to yourself."
2
Used for emphasis, to stress that the person did something alone or personally.
"You should see the doctor yourself instead of asking someone else to call."
How to Use Yourself
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishYou, referring back to yourself — used when you do something to or for yourself, or for emphasis.
Common pairings
by yourself
help yourself
enjoy yourself
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