pride

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈpraɪd/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/praɪd/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(prīd)

Inflections of 'pride' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
prides
v 3rd person singular
priding
v pres p
prided
v past
prided
v past p

pride
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Sense: Noun: self-respect
Synonyms:
self-esteem Collocations, self-respect, self-confidence, self-regard, self-worth, self-assurance, dignity, honor Collocations, pridefulness, confidence Collocations, pride in yourself, pride in your achievements
Antonyms:
self-flagellation, self-effacement, self-criticism, self-doubt, self-sacrifice, hangup
Sense: Noun: vanity
Synonyms:
conceit, conceitedness, vanity, narcissism, arrogance, cockiness, ego, egotism, egoism, smugness, bigheadedness, self-love, self-importance, self-admiration, self-satisfaction, self-exaltation, self-glorification, complacency, immodesty, swellheadedness (US, informal), overconfidence, haughtiness
Antonyms:
humbleness, generosity, constraint Collocations, deference, neutrality, selflessness
Sense: Noun: feeling of satisfaction
Synonyms:
satisfaction Collocations, enjoyment Collocations, pleasure Collocations, gratification, contentment, delight Collocations
Antonyms:
depression Collocations, regret Collocations, aggravation, agony, annoyance Collocations, disgust, alarm Collocations, melancholy, sorrow Collocations, grief Collocations, disappointment Collocations
Sense: Noun: source of satisfaction
Synonyms:
source of satisfaction, prize Collocations, jewel Collocations, treasure Collocations, joy Collocations, boast Collocations, pride and joy, prized possession, crown Collocations
Antonyms:
eyesore, pain Collocations, death Collocations, mourning Collocations, debt Collocations, junk Collocations, a piece of junk, disgrace Collocations, blot, black mark
Sense: Noun: group of animals, esp. lions
Synonyms:
pack Collocations, drove Collocations, bunch Collocations, herd Collocations, group Collocations, brood Collocations, flock Collocations, swarm Collocations, colony, troop, band Collocations, company Collocations, family Collocations, murder Collocations, sedge, school Collocations, shoal, gaggle
Antonyms:
Sense: Noun: top individuals
Synonyms:
best Collocations, elite, pick Collocations, best of the best, cream of the crop, crème de la crème, A-list
Sense: Verb: take pride - followed by 'yourself' and 'on'
Synonyms:
boast Collocations, take pride in, be proud of


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