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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

boast² Related Forms

boast′er noun boast′·ingly adverb

boast Synonyms

boast

n.

brag, bragging, vaunt, source of pride, gasconade, pretension, self-satisfaction, avowal, bravado, bluster.

boast Synonyms

boast

v.

  1. To brag

    gloat, triumph, brag, swagger, exult, crow, show off, vaunt, swell, strut, bluff, flaunt, bluster, bully, swash, vapor, gasconade, flourish, parade, congratulate oneself, plume oneself, flatter oneself, pat oneself on the back, sing one's own praises, talk big*, blow*, sound off*, mouth off*, hug oneself*, pat oneself on the back, puff oneself up*, blow one's own trumpet*, blow one's own horn*, draw the longbow*, give oneself airs*.

    Antonyms apologize*, humble oneself, be self-deprecating.

  2. To have to one's credit

    possess, pride oneself on, claim; see own 1.

boast, the basic term in this list, may suggest either reasonable or excessive pride or satisfaction, as in one's deeds or abilities you may well boast of your efficiency; brag suggests greater ostentation and overstatement always bragging about the famous people she knew; vaunt, a formal, literary term, implies greater suavity but more vainglory than either of the preceding vaunting of his prowess; swagger suggests a proclaiming of one's superiority in an insolent or overbearing way; crow suggests loud boasting in exultation or triumph crowing over their victory

boast Usage Examples

Object

  • wealth: The South East of England boasts a wealth of local produce, grown, raised and produced with skill and care.
  • array: The Unlimited User package boasts an amazing array of features at a stunningly low Price!
  • line-up: Rest of the album ain't bad either boasting a line-up including Harvey Mason, George Bohannon and Ernie Watts!
  • bedroom: Leez Priory also boasts 15 lovely bedrooms all of which are available to you on the night of your wedding.
  • cathedral: The city dates from roman times and boasts a magnificent cathedral and Norman castle in the uphill historic Bailgate area.
  • garden..open: Hotel boasts private garden..open to hotel guests - a rarity in London!

Preposition: over

specie: In all the Reserve boasts over 230 plant species.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

such: Leith is the largest and most successful advertising agency operating in Scotland, boasting clients such as Standard Life, Grolsch and AG Barr.

Adjective modifier

idle: But for Wigtown, records are not an idle boast; holding records is also about respecting quality.

Adjective complement

  • more: Family run, they rarely boast more than three or four bedrooms.
  • several: Cricket Jesus College CC is a thriving and successful club which boasts several University representatives among its members.

Modifying Another Word

  • proudly: Rochdale's CV now proudly boasts of two ' successful ' plays all his own work.
  • arguably: Another feature of the complex is it can boast arguably the best halfway house in the region.
  • now: The entrance hall now boasts a cozy log fire.
  • also: We can also boast to having a Guinness World Record for the shortest interval between two goals being scored.
  • once: The militant tendency once boasted the largest number of adherents of any far left group in Britain.
  • about: These shifts provide us, it would seem, with five types of boasting defined by the object Paul boasts about.

Noun used with modifier

  • trickle: In the third, Atkinson again came out attacking with Elriani finding success driving to length then sticking a trickle boast or straight drop.
  • cannot: Anyone who is not weeping cannot boast of being in love.

Used with why or when

what: Mumbai boasts what is reputedly Asia's largest slum, Dharavi, where over half a million of the city's 12 million inhabitants live.

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