1. past tense of pride; to take satisfaction or pleasure in something about oneself
Usage: typically used with ‘on’ or ‘upon’

Examples

• She prided herself on her punctuality.
• He prided himself on being an honest businessman.
• The chef prided herself on using only fresh ingredients.
• They prided themselves on their excellent customer service.
• The teacher prided herself on helping struggling students succeed.
• The company prided itself on its environmental responsibility.