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boast

/b/oU/st/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. speaking of yourself in superlatives

    noun.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Act of boasting; vaunting or bragging.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. show off

    verb.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

    verb.stative

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To vaunt one's self; to brag; to say or tell things which are intended to give others a high opinion of one's self or of things belonging to one's self; as, to <i>boast</i> of one's exploits courage, descent, wealth.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  4. To display in ostentatious language; to speak of with pride, vanity, or exultation, with a view to self-commendation; to extol.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  5. To dress, as a stone, with a broad chisel.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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