˜yÐÄvlog

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selfward

[ self-werd ]

adverb

  1. in the direction of or toward oneself:

    a selfward-moving gesture.

  2. within oneself; inward:

    She turned her thoughts selfward.



adjective

  1. tending toward or directed at oneself.
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²õ±ð±ô´Úw²¹°ù»å·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of selfward1

First recorded in 1885–90; self + -ward
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Example Sentences

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There is the test of love that proves its real direction—whether it runs out selfward or Godward.

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In selfward duties, then, why may I not, as creditor, release myself as debtor?

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These topics are inserted in a treatise on ethics, because whatever has a bearing on health, and thus on the capacity for usefulness selfward and manward which constitutes the whole value of this earthly life, is of grave moral significance.

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So, too, when turned heavenwards it is elevated; but when turned selfward it is drawn down from heaven and immersed in what is corporeal; and when turned towards the world it is also turned down-wards from heaven, and is spent upon those objects that are presented to the natural sight.

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Be like your Master who grew inward, outward, and upward; selfward, manward, and Godward.

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