pride*/

[praɪd] noun I

1) [U] a feeling of pleasure at your own achievements or those of someone you love

They take a lot of pride in their daughter's career.[/ex]

2) [U] a feeling of respect for yourself

Syn:

dignity

Their win has restored national pride.[/ex]

See:

swallow I

3) [U] a feeling that you are better than other people

Syn:

arrogance

4) [C] a group of lions

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sb's pride and joy — a person or possession that gives someone a lot of happiness and satisfaction[/ex]

pride of place — the most central or important position[/ex]

The clock now sits in pride of place in my sitting room.[/ex]

II verb pride [praɪd] pride yourself on sth — to feel proud about an achievement, skill, or special quality that you have[/ex]