pronoun
- used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is ‘one’ and refers to the same person
- used for emphasis when the subject is ‘one’
Usage: reflexive pronoun; formal
Usage: emphatic use; formal
Examples
- One must learn to respect oneself.
- It is important to believe in oneself.
- One should not blame oneself for everything.
- To know oneself is the beginning of wisdom.
- One can only rely on oneself in difficult times.
- One must take care of oneself first.