The tall tree stood proudly in the garden.
Meaning: The tree was very happy and pleased with itself, and it showed this by standing tall and upright.
Choice of Words: Stood means to be in an upright position or to be located in a particular place. Proudly means to be very happy or pleased with something, and to show this by your behavior. When you put them together, "Stood proudly" means that the tree was standing tall and upright, and that it looked very happy and pleased with itself.
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