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Noun
Consciousness of one's own dignity
“Her rejection was a severe blow to his pride.”
Noun
The quality of having an excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance
“He's a talkative guy and obviously enamored with his own film, but in my opinion, that pride is justified.”
Noun
Individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
“This glittering dress is the pride of her collection.”
Noun
A feeling or 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
“The driving motive force behind any country's sense of achievement and pride in its efforts must come from a focus on entrepreneurship.”
Noun
“The pride of the museum's collection was a figurehead from a Florentine galleon, captured by Pirates from Danzig in 1473.”
Verb
Take pleasure in accomplishment
“… he prides himself on the quality of his writing.”
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