Prided: meaning, definitions and examples

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prided

 

[ praษชdษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling satisfaction

The word 'prided' is the simple past tense of the verb 'pride' which means to take satisfaction in something. It often refers to feeling a deep sense of achievement or pleasure in one's own qualities, actions, possessions, or connections. When someone has prided themselves on something, it implies a strong personal connection and a belief in the value of that aspect. This term is frequently used to express a positive reflection on achievements or heritage.

Synonyms

boasted, celebrated, esteemed, valued

Examples of usage

  • She prided herself on her cooking skills.
  • He prided his team on their hard work.
  • They prided themselves on their family history.

Translations

Translations of the word "prided" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น orgulhoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคตเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stolz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bangga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั€ะดะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dumny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช‡ใ‚Š้ซ˜ใ„ (ใปใ“ใ‚ŠใŸใ‹ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ orgulloso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gururlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋ž‘์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด (jarangseureoun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฎูˆุฑ (fakhur)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pyลกnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrdรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡ช่ฑช็š„ (zรฌhรกo de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ponosen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stoltur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐะฝัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒงแƒ˜ (amaq'i)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qรผrurlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ orgulloso

Word origin

The word 'pride' comes from the Old English term 'pryde', which likely evolved from a Proto-Germanic root '*prลซรฐiz', which means 'valour' or 'bravery'. It's connected to other Germanic languages, including Old High German 'prit' and Middle Dutch 'pruyt'. Historically, 'pride' has had both positive and negative connotations; in medieval times it was often considered one of the seven deadly sins. However, in contemporary usage, particularly when it comes to self-esteem or pride in one's heritage, it carries more positive connotations. The transformation from a negative characterization to one celebrating self-respect and dignity exemplifies changes in cultural and societal values. The word has maintained a steady use throughout centuries, adapting to various contexts and meanings.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,307, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.