boast (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /bəʊst/

Definition

To talk about your achievements or possessions in a way that shows you are very proud of them, often in a way that annoys other people.

Examples

• She always boasts about her expensive holidays.

• Don't boast about your success; be humble.

• He boasted that he had the fastest car in town.

How to Use boast

boast about something (prepositional phrase)

To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. — "He always boasts about how much money he makes."

boast of something (prepositional phrase)

To possess or display with pride. — "The city boasts of its historical landmarks."

boast that (collocation)

To claim with excessive pride that something is true. — "She boasted that she could run faster than anyone."

Synonyms of boast

Words with a similar meaning to boast:

• brag
• crow
• vaunt
• exult

Antonyms of boast

Words with the opposite meaning to boast:

• understate
• minimize

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