be proud of
/biː praʊd ɒv/
Meaning
This expression means to feel deep satisfaction, pleasure, or admiration for someone else's achievements, qualities, or behavior. It is a vital way to show support, love, and encouragement to partners, children, or friends.
Examples
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My parents were so proud of me when I graduated from university.
My parents were so proud of me when I graduated from university.
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You have worked so hard on this project; you should be proud of yourself.
You have worked so hard on this project; you should be proud of yourself.
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She is incredibly proud of her daughter's musical talents.
She is incredibly proud of her daughter's musical talents.
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I am proud of how my partner handled that difficult situation.
I am proud of how my partner handled that difficult situation.
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He wanted to make his family proud of him, so he never gave up.
He wanted to make his family proud of him, so he never gave up.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I am very proud for my brother.
✓ I am very proud of my brother.
The adjective 'proud' is followed by the preposition 'of', not 'for' or 'with'.
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✗ She has proud of her son.
✓ She is proud of her son.
'Proud' is an adjective, so it must be paired with the verb 'to be' (is/are/am/was/were), not 'have'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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As a parent, it's natural to ___ your children's accomplishments.
💡 Feel satisfaction and admiration for.
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be proud of
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I will always ___ you, no matter what happens.
💡 Expressing deep support and admiration.
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be proud of