What is a reflexive pronoun?

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

A reflexive pronoun is a pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence and emphasizes or reflects the action of the verb onto the subject. It is formed by adding "-self" or "-selves" to certain pronouns, such as "myself," "yourself," "himself," "herself," "itself," "ourselves," "yourselves," and "themselves."