A pronoun ending in -self which emphasizes the noun or pronoun that it renames?

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The pronouns ending in -self (-selves) are the reflexive pronouns, Words that take the place of a noun, reflecting back to the noun (antecedent).

Example: Dad got up and made himself some breakfast.

The reflexive pronouns also function as intensive pronouns, used to emphasize the antecedent.

Example: Dad himself got up and made some breakfast.

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