for oneself

adverb
UK: /fɔː wʌnˈself/
US: /fɔːr wʌnˈself/

  1. Acting independently and in one's own interest or for one's own benefit; not relying on others.

    1. She learned to cook for oneself after moving out.
    2. He decided to invest for oneself, rather than relying on a financial advisor's recommendations.

  2. To do something personally and not have someone else do it for you, often implying self-sufficiency.

    1. I always try to make breakfast for oneself.
    2. It's important to be able to provide for oneself after finishing college and starting a career.

Synonyms

personally solo
for oneself idiom

  1. To advocate or act in the best interests of oneself; to prioritize one's own needs and desires.

    1. You need to speak up for oneself.
    2. It's important to learn how to stand up for oneself in difficult situations and protect your boundaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "for oneself" in English means: Acting independently and in one's own interest or for one's own benefit; not relying on others., To do something personally and not have someone else do it for you, often implying self-sufficiency..

The phonetic transcription of "for oneself" is /fɔː wʌnˈself/ in British English and /fɔːr wʌnˈself/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "for oneself": personally, solo.

Example usage of "for oneself": "She learned to cook for oneself after moving out.". More examples on the page.