for myself

phrase

: without needing anyone else to give a description, explanation, etc.

I went to see/hear it for myself.

Examples of for myself in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gratitude for myself and those who have supported me became a strong baseline for shifting from surviving to attempting to thrive again. — Rachel Kule, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The main library project is a once-in-a-generation project for myself, for this system, for this community, for our staff and for the people who are gonna get to enjoy it. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026

So to do something like this for myself, this is very exciting. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Like, for myself, helping to care for a family member who is right down the street, this is really quick and convenient. — Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for for myself

• ourself
• bookshelf
• herself
• himself
• hisself
• itself
• meself
• nonself
• oneself
• thyself
• yourself
• elf