ourselves
Pronunciation: [aʊərˈsɛlvz]
Word
Context: "relationship"
(pronoun) we use 'ourselves' when we talk about a group that includes us. It means we are doing something to or for our own group. Imagine you and your friends are taking care of yourselves. You are looking after each other.
Example
We enjoyed the party by ourselves and had a lot of fun.
Example
We did not take care of ourselves during the busy week.
Example
How can we help ourselves to feel better?
Context: "emphasis"
(pronoun) 'Ourselves' can also be used to emphasize that we are the ones doing something. It shows that we did something without help from others. Like saying we made a cake by ourselves means we did it just us, without anyone else's help.
Example
We built the treehouse ourselves, and it turned out great!
Example
They did not manage to solve the problem by themselves.
Example
Did you decorate the room yourselves?
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