take pride
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Definition
Verb phrase: - To feel a sense of satisfaction, pleasure, or dignity from one's own achievements, qualities, possessions, or from someone/something closely associated with oneself.
Usage and Examples
- The phrase "take pride" is typically followed by the preposition "in" to form the construction "take pride in [something]".
- It describes a positive, internal feeling of accomplishment or ownership.
Examples: - A good craftsman will always take pride in their work. - She takes pride in keeping her home neat and organized. - They take great pride in their community's history.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- Intensifiers: The feeling can be modified with adverbs like "great", "immense", or "particular" (e.g., ).
- Reflexive Use: It can imply a sense of personal dignity or self-respect in how one conducts oneself.
- He takes pride in being punctual and reliable.
Variants and Related Words
- Pride oneself on (something): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "take pride in." It can sound slightly more formal or emphatic.
- She prides herself on her attention to detail.
- Pride (noun): The feeling itself.
- He felt a surge of pride when he finished the marathon.
Synonyms
- Be proud of: The most direct synonym.
- Derive satisfaction from: A more formal alternative focusing on the source of the feeling.
- Value highly: Emphasizes the importance placed on the object of pride.
Antonyms
- Be ashamed of: To feel shame or embarrassment about.
- Disparage: To belittle or regard as being of little worth (an external action, not a feeling).
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Take (a) pride of place: To have the most important or prominent position.
- The championship trophy takes pride of place on the mantelpiece.
- Swallow one's pride: To suppress one's feelings of pride, especially to apologize or do something humbling.
- He had to swallow his pride and ask for help.
Verb
- feel proud of
- She took great pride in her sons