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pride
noun
verb
unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
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pɹaɪd
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noun
unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
noun
the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards
noun
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
noun
satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements
“he takes pride in his son's success”
noun
a group of lions
verb
be proud of
“He prides himself on making it into law school”
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he takes pride in his son's success
He prides himself on making it into law school
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