took pride
Savored the accomplishment
Took pride is the past tense of take pride, meaning to feel satisfaction or self-respect about something: She took pride in her garden.
The phrase suggests emotional investment in quality or achievement.
One can take pride in work, appearance, heritage, or accomplishments.
He took pride in never missing a deadline.
- boastedSpoke with excessive pride
- head held highBearing showing self-respect
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
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