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ourself
[ ahr-self, ouuhr-, ou-er- ]
pronoun
- one's own person, individuality, etc., considered as private and apart from others:
It is for ourself that we should strive for greater knowledge.
- (a form corresponding to ourselves, used of a single person, especially in the regal or formal style, as we for I ):
We have taken unto ourself such powers as may be necessary.
ourself
/ ²¹ÊŠÉ™Ëˆ²õÉ›±ô´Ú /
pronoun
- archaic.a variant of myself , formerly used by monarchs or editors in formal contexts
Usage Note
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Example Sentences
“We played our hearts out until the very end and we put ourself into the playoff. I tried my best out there.â€
As chefs, of course we try to educate ourself as much as we can.
We were putting truffles in the middle of the salmon and it was a bit more sophisticated, but we noticed that it was very quick, very fast to prepare and to cook, and that we actually loved it ourself very, very much.
“We need to stand up, take control and work on improving ourself.â€
“Vermont is an aging state and we’re a state that really prides ourself on democracy and participation,†she said pointing to the annual town meeting tradition.
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