proud of someone

Meaning

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   Feeling pleased and satisfied about someone's achievements, qualities, or behavior.

   Grammar: Used after the verb 'be' or verbs like 'feel': be proud of someone; feel proud of someone.

   Patterns

   • be proud of someone
   • feel proud of someone
   • proud of someone for doing something

   Her parents were proud of her when she finished the marathon.

   I felt proud of my students for asking such thoughtful questions.

   He is proud of his brother for speaking up at the meeting.

Common combinations

be proud of someone

You should be proud of your teammate for trying again.

feel proud of someone

I feel proud of my daughter every time she helps a classmate.

proud of someone for doing something

We are proud of him for finishing the project on time.

so proud of someone

She was so proud of her son at the graduation.

Synonyms and how they differ

pleased with someone

'Pleased with' often suggests satisfaction with behavior or results, while 'proud of' adds a stronger sense of admiration.

admiring of someone

This focuses on respect for someone's qualities, not necessarily on personal satisfaction or connection.

Opposites

Word family

proud adjective

Feeling pleased about your own or someone else's achievements.

pride noun

A feeling of satisfaction and respect for achievements.

proudly adverb

In a way that shows pride.

Commonly confused: proud of someone or proud for someone? proud of someone or proud about someone?

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