pride (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /praɪd/
Definition
A feeling of deep pleasure or joy because of your own achievements or the achievements of someone you are close to.
Examples
She felt a lot of pride after finishing the marathon.
Parents often feel pride in their children's success.
Winning the award filled him with great pride.
How to Use pride
- pride in (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling good about something or someone. — "He feels pride in his country."
- with pride (prepositional phrase)
- Doing something showing a feeling of joy or self-respect. — "She held her head high with pride."
- a sense of pride (collocation)
- A general feeling of self-respect and happiness. — "Winning gave the team a strong sense of pride."
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