proud of you

Meaning

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   A way of telling someone directly that you feel pleased and satisfied about them or their achievements.

   Grammar: Used after 'be' or 'feel': I am proud of you; we feel proud of you.

   Patterns

   • be proud of you
   • feel proud of you
   • so proud of you

   I'm so proud of you for finishing the course.

   Your grandmother would be proud of you.

   We are all proud of you for handling that difficult situation so well.

Common combinations

so proud of you

I'm so proud of you for standing up for your friend.

be proud of you

Your teachers will be proud of you when they see this work.

feel proud of you

We feel proud of you every single day.

proud of you for doing something

She is proud of you for telling the truth.

Synonyms and how they differ

pleased with you

'Pleased with you' often means you are satisfied with someone's behavior, but it does not carry the same warm admiration as 'proud of you'.

impressed by you

This emphasizes admiration for ability or performance, while 'proud of you' suggests a personal connection and emotional satisfaction.

Opposites

Word family

proud adjective

Feeling pleased about someone's achievements or qualities.

pride noun

A feeling of satisfaction and respect.

proudly adverb

In a way that shows pride.

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

Practice

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