Herself (pronoun)

1. Used as the reflexive form of "she" in order to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned or assumed to be common knowledge.
2. Used to refer to a female person in order to emphasize their identity.
3. Used to refer to a female person who has already been mentioned.
4. Used to refer to a female person in order to indicate that they performed the action of the verb themselves, without help.

Origin:

Middle english hirselve, reflexive form of she.

Examples:

1. She looked at herself in the mirror.
2. She taught herself to play the guitar.
3. She was proud of herself for finishing the race.
4. She did it herself.
5. She could see herself as a doctor.
6. She spoke to herself in the mirror.