1.117 used as object

You can use a reflexive pronoun to make it clear that the object of a verb is the same person or thing as the subject of the verb, or to emphasize this.

For example, 'John killed himself' means that John did the killing, and he was also the person who was killed.

• He forced himself to lie absolutely still.
• She stretched herself out flat on the sofa.
• I'm sure history repeats itself.
• All of us shook hands and introduced ourselves.
• The men formed themselves into a line facing the boys.
• ...the questions you had to ask yourselves.

You can also use reflexive pronouns to indicate or emphasize that the indirect object of a verb is the same person or thing as the subject of the verb. For example, in the sentence 'Ann poured herself a drink', Ann did the pouring and she was also the person who the drink was for.

• Here's the money, go and buy yourself a watch.