Bepride

/bɪˈpraɪd/ verb

Definition

To make someone feel proud or to fill with excessive pride.

Etymology

From 'be-' plus 'pride,' from Old English 'pryto' meaning to thrust out or strut. Means to fill with or cause pride.

Kelly Says

When a teacher 'beprided' a student with praise, they filled them with enough confidence to strut around—the word captures how pride can swell up inside you completely.

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