pride / pried [praid]
pride – n. & v. – n. – 1. excessively high esteem; 2. an attitude of superiority; 3. arrogant, haughty behaviour; 4. a consciousness of what is worthy and due respect; 5. something that is distinguished in its class; 6. magnificence, splendour, pomp; 7. a group of lions; v. – 1. ornament or adorn; 2. become haughty, arrogant, boastful
pried – v. simple past and ppl. of pry – 1. forced open; 2. gave close scrutiny to another’s concerns