yourself
UK: jɔːˈself | US: jərˈself
pron. 1. Used to refer to the person being addressed as the object of a verb or preposition when they are also the subject of the clause (reflexive form of "you").
pron. 2. Emphatic form of "you," used for emphasis or contrast.
The word "yourself" combines the possessive pronoun "your" (from Old English ēower, genitive of gē "you") with "self" (from Old English self, meaning "one's own person"). It emerged in Middle English as a reflexive/emphatic form, mirroring the structure of "myself" and "himself." The morphemes retain their original spelling and function, reflecting the Germanic tradition of compounding pronouns with "self" for reflexivity or emphasis.
You should be proud of yourself for completing the project.
Do it yourself if you want it done right.
You yourself admitted the mistake earlier.
Treat yourself to a relaxing weekend.
The instructions are clear—try it yourself.