A reflexive verb is a verb whose subject and direct object are the same; e.g. I dress myself.

There are not many verbs in English which we must always use with reflexive pronouns.

Examples of these are:

To pride oneself (on), to absent oneself, to avail oneself (of), to perjure oneself.

The reflexive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, oneself, itself, ourselves, yourselves and themselves.

Oneself is a formal alternative to yourself, and is used for advice for everyone; e.g. "It's important to keep oneself fit to avoid illness."

The following verbs are most often found with reflexive pronouns:

amuse, cut, dry, enjoy, hurt, introduce, kill, prepare and teach.