pride

[US]/praɪd/
[UK]/praɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired; a sense of one's own worth and dignity; self-respect

vt. be especially proud of (a particular quality or skill); congratulate oneself or celebrate one's own achievements or good fortune

vi. feel deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or qualities

Phrases & Collocations

take pride in

pride and joy

pride oneself on

pride in

the pride of

pride and prejudice

pride of place

national pride

false pride

pride of life

proper pride

Example Sentences

to take pride in one's work

to have pride in one's heritage

to swallow one's pride

to be bursting with pride

to show pride in one's appearance

to have pride in one's accomplishments

to stand tall with pride

to feel a sense of pride

to express pride in someone's achievements

to hold onto one's pride

Real-world Examples

Anna, it's time to swallow your pride!

Source: BBC Animation Workplace

And will you take pride in your gifts or pride in your choices?

Source: Celebrity Speech Compilation

It's a distinct symbol of Chicago pride.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) May 2015 Compilation

You have turned our greatest challenge into our greatest pride.

Source: New Horizons College English Third Edition Reading and Writing Course (Volume 1)

Ah, I hug this pride in the secret of my heart.

Source: Selected Poems of Tagore

They reduce peer pressure and create school pride.

Source: Oxford Shanghai Edition High School English Grade 11 Upper Level

Well, that's a pride you should maintain.

Source: Canadian drama "Saving Hope" Season 1

Ethiopian is the pride of Ethiopia. It's state-owned.

Source: NPR News March 2019 Compilation

You know already that I have no proper pride.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

He had his own worth, and his own pride.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

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