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Help oneself

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To serve oneself, especially to take food or other supplies, rather than wait to be served by another; used to indicate friendly permission or invitation. reflexive

    "If you want to take a shower, help yourself to towels; they're in the linen closet."

  2. 2
    abstain from doing; always used with a negative wordnet
  3. 3
    To take something freely; to serve oneself without restraint. reflexive

    "He said I could help myself to the chocolates."

  4. 4
    To exhibit self-control.

    "Sorry for eating all the chocolates - I couldn't help myself."

  5. 5
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see help.

    "God helps those who help themselves."

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