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pride
noun(pride)a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
Synonyms: pridefulness,
Antonyms: humility,
pride
noun(pride)unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Synonyms: superbia,
pride
verb(pride)be proud of
Synonyms: congratulate, plume,
Examples:
He prides himself on making it into law school.
pride
noun(pride)a group of lions
pride
noun(pride)satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements
Examples:
He takes pride in his son's success.
pride
noun(pride)the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards