Meaning of the word yourself in English
What does yourself mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
yourself
US /jʊrˈself/
UK /jʊrˈself/
Pronoun
1.
used to refer to the person being addressed as the object of a verb or preposition when they are also the subject of the clause
Example:
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You should be proud of yourself.
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Did you hurt yourself?
2.
used to emphasize the person being addressed
Example:
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You yourself told me to do it.
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The decision is up to you yourself.
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