bring oneself to en · VERB
Meanings
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(in the negative, with can or be able to) To force oneself to do something (usually unpleasant); to gather the courage to do something.
I know what to do, but will I be able to bring myself to do it?
He could not bring himself to ask her.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| brings oneself to | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| bringing oneself to | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| brought oneself to | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| brought oneself to | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
da få sig selv til (force oneself to do something) · nb få seg til (force oneself to do something)