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take pride

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. take pride, pride oneselfverb

    feel proud of

    "She took great pride in her sons"

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  1. take prideverb

    to be proud of (usually followed by in or of)

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  1. take pride

    To 'take pride' means to have a feeling of satisfaction or a sense of achievement derived from one's own accomplishments, skills, qualities, actions or possessions. This term often refers to having a high regard or respect for oneself or for what one does. It can also refer to experiencing pleasure or satisfaction from being associated with someone else's achievements or qualities.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of take pride in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of take pride in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of take pride in a Sentence

  1. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry:

    To be a man is to be responsible. It is to feel shame at the sight of what seems to be unmerited misery. It is to take pride in a victory won by one's comrades. It is to feel, when setting one's stone, that one is contributing to the building of the world.

  2. Greg Meszaros:

    I take full responsibility for any shortcomings at the utility this past week. I also take pride in our many accomplishments, while I have loved my job as director, and I am exceedingly proud of all that my team and I have accomplished over the nearly 15 years I have served as Austin Water's leader, I am ready to step aside.

  3. Reid Ryan:

    Jim Crane has been a great owner for the city of Houston, and I thank him for the opportunity to lead the Houston Astros organization, thank you to the many employees, fans, and partners that have supported this team during my tenure as president. Baseball is about bringing joy to peoples lives and I take pride in knowing that we have made so many memories for our fans. While my role has changed, I will remain with the Astros and look forward to another great season in 2020.

  4. Anthony Love via AP:

    I’ve really seen the students take pride in working in the store, they’re excited about coming to school. They’re excited about helping in the grocery store and just being a part of it.

  5. River Radamus:

    It’s tough to swallow right now but I know in my heart that I did everything I could to prepare for today, i could’ve hoped for more, but I’m really proud of my work today and all season and I’ll take pride in my result.


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