Definition: 1. Used when the speaker or writer is also the person affected by an action. 2. Used to emphasize the fact that the speaker is doing something.
'myself' example sentence:
I told myself not to be so jumpy.
I do the cleaning myself.
I ended up doing all the work myself.
I don't like myself without a beard.
I knitted this cardigan myself.
"I'll go myself."—"Like hell you will!"
I'd never forgive myself if she heard the truth from someone else.
Once I had satisfied myself it was the right decision, we went ahead.
I'd convinced myself (that) I was right.
I haven't been feeling myself recently.
Don't give me cakes ─ I'll just pig myself.
I enjoyed myself at the party.
I painted the room all by myself.
I like to surround myself with beautiful things.
It's not something I would care to try myself but if she wants to, good luck to her.
I hated myself for feeling jealous.
I roped myself to the chimney.
I found handholds and hoisted myself along.
He did the work so badly that I had to do it all over again myself.
I'm going to London by myself next week.
I burned myself on the stove.
I got myself invited along.
Funnily enough, I said the same thing myself only yesterday.
I pinched myself to stop myself from falling asleep.
I just managed to keep myself from falling.
I must go and make myself presentable before the guests arrive.
I'm going to treat myself to a new pair of shoes.
I restrict myself to one cup of coffee a day.
I count myself lucky to have known him.
I'm new to this game myself.
I towelled myself dry.
I had a little laugh to myself.
I nearly gave myself a rupture lifting that pile of books.
I cut myself on a knife.
I kept telling myself to keep calm.
I just cannot afford to keep myself.
I choose my assignments to suit myself.
I'm into electronics myself.
I found myself unable to speak.
I wouldn't lower myself by working for him.
I was tied up, but managed to work myself free.
I'm always running myself down.
I wrote a message to myself.
I cut myself on a piece of broken glass.
I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily.
I made a complete fool of myself in front of everyone!
What did you think of the movie? I didn't rate it myself.
I was just beginning to enjoy myself when we had to leave.
I had a whole pizza to myself.
I had set myself a tough assignment.
I tried to kid myself everything was normal.
I was very disappointed with myself.
I can never, ever, forgive myself.
This behaviour must stop ─ do I make myself clear?
I've been fooling myself all along.
I was just walking along singing to myself.
Even at my advanced age I still know how to enjoy myself!