pronoun
yourself
Used when the person addressed is also the object, or to emphasize that person.
You give yourself a break after a long day.
Etymology
The compound joins the possessive with self. It directs reference back to the person addressed or emphasizes that person's own participation.
More examples
- Be careful not to cut yourself on that glass.
- You yourself know how much work this takes.
- You can all help yourselves to more soup.
Forms
yourself · yourselves