Do proud Meaning in English
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈpɹaʊd
DOO PROWD
dʉː/ /pɹˈaʊd
DOO PROWD
Definition
To make someone feel proud, often by doing something well or representing them in a good way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used as 'do someone proud' (e.g., 'You did your parents proud'). Implies making someone look good or feel honored. Not used for making oneself proud—it's always about another person or group.
Spanish: hacer quedar bien - enorgullecerPortuguese (BR): enaltecer - dar orgulhoPortuguese (PT): enaltecer - dar orgulhoChinese (Simplified): 讓…感到自豪 - 令…驕傲Chinese (Traditional): 讓…感到自豪 - 令…驕傲Hindi: गर्व महसूस कराना - शान बढ़ानाArabic: جعل (شخصًا) فخورًا - رفع رأس (شخص)Bengali: গর্বিত করা - সম্মানিত করাRussian: гордиться (кем-то) - принести гордостьJapanese: 誇りに思わせる - 自慢させるVietnamese: làm ai đó tự hàoKorean: 자랑스럽게 하다Turkish: gurur kaynağı olmak - birine gurur yaşatmakUrdu: فخر دلاناIndonesian: membuat bangga
Example Sentences
She did her family proud by graduating first in her class.
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Winning the medal really did his country proud.
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That speech will do your grandparents proud.
natural
Go out there and do us all proud!
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That homemade cake really did you proud at the party.
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You did your coach proud at the game.
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