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ourselves
pronoun plural our·selves \-ˈselvz\
: those same ones that we are:
—used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a group that includes you after that group has already been mentioned
—used for emphasis to refer again to a group that includes you after that group has already been mentioned
Full Definition of OURSELVES
1
: those identical ones that are we —used reflexively <we're doing it solely for ourselves>, for emphasis <we ourselves will never go>, or in absolute constructions <ourselves no longer young, we can sympathize with those who are old> — compare we 1
2
: our normal, healthy, or sane condition <just not ourselves today>
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First Known Use of OURSELVES
15th century
Rhymes with OURSELVES
OURSELVES Defined for Kids
ourselves
pronoun our·selves \au̇r-ˈselvz, är-\
Definition of OURSELVES for Kids
: our own selves <We amused ourselves.> <We did it ourselves.>
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