They were proud of themselves.

Meaning: This means the people were pleased or satisfied with themselves or their achievements.

Choice of Words: Proud means feeling pleased or satisfied with yourself or your achievements. Themselves means the people being referred to. When you put them together, "Proud of themselves" means the people were pleased or satisfied with themselves or their achievements.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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• Students felt proud of themselves.
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• They imagined themselves as brave knights and daring explorers.
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