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be proud
/biː praʊd/
feel deep satisfaction or respect
I am proud of my daughter for winning the competition.
The speaker expresses satisfaction and respect for their daughter's achievement.
neutral
to feel deep satisfaction or pleasure due to someone's achievements or qualities
She is proud of her team’s success in the tournament.
She feels deep satisfaction about her team’s victory.
He was proud when his son graduated from college.
He felt a strong sense of respect and happiness for his son’s accomplishment.
Often followed by 'of' + noun phrase (e.g., 'proud of your work'). Can also be used with 'to' + verb (e.g., 'proud to help').
Collocations
be proud ofexpressing satisfaction or respect for someone or somethingbe proud tofeeling honored or pleased to do somethingmake someone proudto cause someone to feel satisfaction or respect
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Mistakes
Avoid using 'be proud about'—it is incorrect in standard English. Always use 'be proud of' or 'be proud to'.
Gold Rule
Usage with 'of'
Always use 'of' when referring to the source of pride (e.g., 'proud of your work').
Usage with 'to'
Use 'to' when describing an action that causes pride (e.g., 'proud to help others').
Word Origin
From Old English 'prūt' (proud), related to Old French 'pru' (valiant) and Latin 'prodesse' (to be useful). The phrase 'be proud' evolved from the adjective 'proud' used with the verb 'be' to describe a state of feeling.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in personal, social, and professional contexts to express positive emotions about achievements or qualities. Often followed by 'of' to specify the source of pride.
Word Breakdown
be
to exist in a state of
verbproud
feeling deep satisfaction or respect
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