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What is an intensive pronoun

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An intensive pronoun is almost identical to a reflexive pronoun, but their functions differ. Intensive pronouns are used to add emphasis to the subject or antecedent of the sentence. ... The intensive/reflexive pronouns include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.
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In general linguistics, an intensive pronoun is a form that adds emphasis to a statement; for example, "I did it myself."

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