our|selves

our|selves
our|selves «owr SEHLVZ, ahr-», pron.pl.
1. the form of we (Cf.we) or us used to make a statement stronger: »

We ourselves will do the work. We did it ourselves.

2. the form used instead of we or us in cases like: »

We help ourselves. We cook for ourselves. We cannot see ourselves as others see us.

3. our real or true selves: »

We weren't ourselves when we said that.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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