I myself went to the store. vs She and herself baked pancakes.

The two phrases are not directly comparable because they are structured differently and convey different meanings. The first phrase is correct and commonly used to emphasize the speaker's personal involvement in an action. The second phrase is incorrect as 'herself' is redundant when used with 'she.'

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I myself went to the store.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize the speaker's personal involvement in an action.

This phrase is used to emphasize that the speaker personally performed the action mentioned. It adds emphasis to the subject of the sentence.

Examples:

I myself cooked dinner last night.
She herself fixed the issue with the computer.
He himself completed the project on time.
They themselves organized the event.
We ourselves cleaned the entire house.

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... RESPONSE. No. You can write, "I myself went to the store" or "I went to the store myself," but that comma after the subject, all by itself, is just asking for trouble.
Jun 16, 2009 ... or "I myself went to the store." "Hågu muñangu/ñumangu nigap." = "You were the one that swam yesterday." or "You, you swam yesterday.
Jun 1, 2009 ... or "I myself went to the store." "Hågu muñangu/ñumangu nigap." = "You were the one that swam yesterday." or "You, you swam yesterday.

She and herself baked pancakes.

'Herself' is redundant when used with 'she.' This phrase is incorrect in English.

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I myself went to the store. vs She and herself baked pancakes.