Phrase guide

take pride

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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verb

Meaning 1

To be proud of (usually followed by in or of).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, intransitive

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

feel proud of

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • She took great pride in her sons

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pride oneself

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: feel, experience

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Azerbaijani: fəxr etmək — be proud of
  • Esperanto: fieri — be proud of