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being proud of someone

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UK/ˌbiːɪŋ ˈpraʊd əv ˈsʌmwʌn/
US/ˌbiːɪŋ ˈpraʊd əv ˈsʌmwʌn/

Meanings

  1. phrase

    the feeling of being pleased and satisfied because of someone else's achievements or good qualities.

    Grammar: Used as a noun phrase: 'Being proud of someone is a natural feeling.' It often follows verbs like 'enjoy' or 'know': 'I know what being proud of someone feels like.'

    Patterns

    • being proud of someone for something
    • being proud of someone's achievement

    Being proud of someone you love is one of the best feelings.

    She talked about being proud of her students when they succeeded.

    He knows what being proud of someone means after watching his son graduate.

  2. phrase

    the act of showing or expressing satisfaction in another person's accomplishments.

    Grammar: Often used after prepositions: 'about being proud of someone'.

    Patterns

    • being proud of someone for doing something
    • being proud of someone's success

    Being proud of someone doesn't mean you take credit for their work.

    There's nothing wrong with being proud of your friends when they do well.

Common combinations

being proud of someone for
I'm so proud of you for finishing the race.
feeling proud of someone
She felt proud of her brother when he got the award.
so proud of someone
We are so proud of our daughter.
proud parent
He was a proud parent at the graduation.

Synonyms and how they differ

pleased with
Pleased with means satisfied with someone's behavior; proud of suggests a deeper sense of admiration and respect.
satisfied with
Satisfied with means content with what someone has done; proud of carries more emotional warmth and approval.

Opposites

ashamed ofdisappointed in

Word family

proud adjective
Feeling pleased and satisfied about someone or something.
proudly adverb
In a way that shows pride.
pride noun
A feeling of pleasure and satisfaction about someone or something.

Commonly confused: being proud of someone or proud of vs. proud about?

being proud of someone vs proud of vs. proud about

Use 'proud of' when talking about a person or thing you feel pride for. 'Proud about' is less common and often sounds awkward.

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