to be proud of

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   Feeling pleased and satisfied about someone or something connected to you.

   Grammar: Followed by a noun or an -ing form: proud of her, proud of winning.

   Patterns

   • be proud of someone
   • be proud of something
   • be proud of doing something

   Her parents are very proud of her exam results.

   I'm proud of finishing the race, even though I came last.

   He felt proud of the garden he had grown from seed.

2. 2phrasefixed phrase

   Having respect for someone's qualities or achievements.

   Grammar: Often used with 'be' or 'feel': I feel proud of my team.

   Patterns

   • feel proud of someone
   • be proud of what someone did

   We are proud of the way the community helped after the flood.

   She is proud of her brother for speaking up.

Common combinations

very proud of

They are very proud of their daughter's courage.

so proud of

I'm so proud of you for trying again.

proud of yourself

You should be proud of yourself for finishing.

rightly proud of

The school is rightly proud of its music program.

Synonyms and how they differ

pleased with

Use 'pleased with' for satisfaction about a thing or result, but 'proud of' adds a feeling of personal connection or honor.

satisfied with

'Satisfied with' means content because something is good enough; 'proud of' is warmer and more emotional.

Opposites

Word family

proud adjective

Feeling pleased about something you or someone close to you has done.

pride noun

The feeling of being proud, or a person or thing that makes you feel this.

proudly adverb

In a way that shows you are proud.

Commonly confused: to be proud of or proud about?

Practice

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