Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ourselves
Pronoun
/aʊərˈsɛlvz/
Definition
Used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people.
Examples
- We should take care of ourselves.
- Let’s enjoy ourselves at the party!
- They challenged themselves to finish the race.
Meaning
The word ‘ourselves’ is a reflexive pronoun used to indicate that the action of the verb is performed by the subject on itself.
Synonyms
- us
- we
- ours
