An intensive pronoun is used to emphasize a noun or another pronoun in a sentence. It typically adds emphasis and is not necessary for the sentence to make sense grammatically. Intensive pronouns include forms such as "myself," "yourself," "itself," "themselves," and so on.
For example:
- I made this dessert myself. (Here, "myself" emphasizes that I personally made the dessert.)
- She completed the project herself. (In this case, "herself" emphasizes that she did it without help.)
It’s important to note that intensive pronouns do not function as direct or indirect objects; they serve for emphasis only.