Definition of "prided" [prided]

• Simple past tense and past participle of pride. (verb)

Wiktionary.org : Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License

• "The family was old and cherished traditions common to fine Southern houses; the men of his name prided themselves upon an especially nice sense of honor, which had been conspicuous even in a country where bravery and chivalrous regard for women are basic ideals."
• "Boraine said the TRC had always "prided" itself on being sensitive and concerned about the widows and families of the victims of human rights abuses."
• "I have hired and managed many people over the years, and kind of prided myself in taking someone else's "problem" and finding a way to get the most out of him or her."