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Definition of Pride oneself
1. Verb. Feel proud of. "She took great pride in her sons"
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pride Oneself
Literary usage of Pride oneself
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Thesaurus of English words and phrases by Peter Mark Roget, Samuel Romilly Roget (1879)
"884. pride oneself on; glory in, take a pride in; pique -, plume -, hug- one-
H-1Í; stand upon, be proud of; ..."
2. Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases Classified and Arranged So as to by Peter Mark Roget (1916)
"884. pride oneself on; glory in, take a pride in; pique -, plume -, hug- oneself;
stand upon, be proud of; put a good face on; not -hide one's light under a ..."
3. Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases: Classified and Arranged So by Peter Mark Roget (1911)
"... set one's back up, bridle, toss the head; give oneself airs &c. (assume) $85;
boast &c. 884. pride oneself on; glory in, take a pride in; ..."
4. Thesaurus of English words and phrases by Peter Mark Roget, Samuel Romilly Roget (1879)
"884. pride oneself on; glory in, take a pride in; pique -, plume -, hug- one-
H-1Í; stand upon, be proud of; ..."
5. Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases Classified and Arranged So as to by Peter Mark Roget (1916)
"884. pride oneself on; glory in, take a pride in; pique -, plume -, hug- oneself;
stand upon, be proud of; put a good face on; not -hide one's light under a ..."
6. Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases: Classified and Arranged So by Peter Mark Roget (1911)
"... set one's back up, bridle, toss the head; give oneself airs &c. (assume) $85;
boast &c. 884. pride oneself on; glory in, take a pride in; ..."
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