This adjective describes satisfaction in an achievement.

The idea

Use proud of a person or achievement, or proud to followed by a verb.

Examples

  • I am proud of my first painting.
  • They felt proud after finishing the bridge.
  • Her parents are proud of her progress.
  • We are proud to have helped the team.
  • He gave a proud smile when he graduated.
  • The baker is proud of the bread she makes.

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Watch out

Do not use proud for to name the achievement; use proud of.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct option. She is proud ___ her new skill. (of / at)

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    of

    Of connects her feeling with the skill.

  2. Choose the correct option. We are proud to ___ the prize. (win / winning)

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    win

    Win completes the infinitive after to.

  3. Choose the correct option. He gave a ___ smile after the race. (proud / proudly)

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    proud

    Proud describes the smile before the noun.

Use it today

Describe an achievement that gives you satisfaction.