give of oneself
idiom
formal
: to use one's time and effort to help others
He gave of himself to help the community grow and prosper.
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In my case, a person who’s not afraid to give of oneself to heal, or to help someone else heal.
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New York Times, 14 Mar. 2022
New York Times, 14 Mar. 2022
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“Give of oneself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20of%20oneself. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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