brand vs pride

brand

noun
  • The public image or reputation and recognized, typical style of an individual or group. 

  • A specific product, service, or provider so distinguished. 

  • A torch used for signaling. 

  • Any minute fungus producing a burnt appearance in plants. 

  • Any specific type or variety of something; a distinct style or manner. 

  • A branding iron. 

  • A mark or scar made by burning with a hot iron, especially to mark cattle or to classify the contents of a cask. 

  • The symbolic identity, represented by a name and/or a logo, which indicates a certain product or service to the public. 

  • A mark of infamy; stigma. 

verb
  • To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound. 

  • To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership. 

  • To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses. 

  • To stigmatize, label (someone). 

  • To associate a product or service with a trademark or other name and related images. 

pride

noun
  • That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-congratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children, etc. 

  • Lust; sexual desire; especially, excitement of sexual appetite in a female animal. 

  • A sense of one's own worth, and scorn for what is beneath or unworthy of oneself; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; rejection of shame 

  • Show; ostentation; glory. 

  • The small European lamprey species Petromyzon branchialis. 

  • Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation. 

  • The quality or state of being proud; an unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, looks, wealth, importance etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others. 

  • Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness. 

  • Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory. 

  • A company of lions or other large felines. 

verb
  • To take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it. 

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