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boast1 definition

boast (bōst)

transitive verb

to do preliminary shaping on (sculpture, stonework, etc.) with a broad chisel

Etymology: < ?

boast2 definition

boast (bōst)

intransitive verb

  1. to talk proudly about deeds, abilities, etc., either one's own or those of someone close to one, esp. in a manner showing too much pride and satisfaction; brag
  2. Archaic to be vainly proud; exult

Etymology: ME bosten < bost, n. < Anglo-Fr; prob. via Gmc *bausia- (cf. Norw baus, bold, haughty), ult. < IE *bhōu-, var. of base *bheu-, to grow, swell > be

transitive verb

  1. to boast about
  2. to glory in having or doing (something); be proud of the town boasts a fine new library

noun

  1. the act of one who boasts
  2. anything boasted of

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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