Answer: prided

AnswerCrossword Clue
PRIDED

Had self-esteem

PRIDED

Rated oneself highly

PRIDED

Indulged (oneself) in self-satisfaction

PRIDED
Indulged in good feeling
PRIDED
Indulged in vanity
PRIDEDSelf-congratulated
PRIDEDIndulged in self-satisfaction
PRIDED... oneself on (had an ego about)
PRIDEDRated (oneself) highly