What does yourself mean?

pron. used when you do something to or for yourself; used to emphasize that you do something personally; used instead of 'you' to be polite or formal

yourself

🇺🇸 /jɔːrˈself/ 🇬🇧 /jɔːˈself/

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pronoun

used when you do something to or for yourself

Take good care of yourself.

used to emphasize that you do something personally

You should see it for yourself.

used instead of 'you' to be polite or formal

This gift is for someone like yourself.

used when you do something to or for yourself; used to emphasize that you do something personally; used instead of 'you' to be polite or formal