Definition of boast
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: a cause for pride
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Examples of boast in a Sentence
When he says he's the richest man in town, he's not just making an idle boast.
We were offended by his boast that he would easily beat us.
The museum's proudest boast is its collection of rare gems.
Recent Examples of boast from the Web
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Carmel and Zionsville aim for more trophies Carmel and Zionsville boast athletic departments that have already brought in at least one state title this year.
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The opening of Cafe de Champion at 41 W. 31st St. in Bronzeville was a cause for celebration in Chicago’s African-American community, not because of its lavish furnishings, but because the name of the nightclub was not a boast.
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The Pride boast enough talent to clinch an National Women’s Soccer League playoff spot, but lapses in focus and uncharacteristic miscues led to a surprising 3-1 loss at Houston Wednesday and threatened to derail their season.
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Balvin and Bad Bunny each boast impressive histories on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart.
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Trump at times drew laughs from some British reporters, who jeered his criticism of the media and openly laughed at his numerous boasts.
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Trump at times drew laughs from some British reporters, who jeered his criticism of the media and openly laughed at his numerous boasts.
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All six boast hosts who are outspoken liberals who mock Trump on a regular basis.
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The Rising boast three six-goal scorers in their lineup: Chris Cortez, Jason Johnson, Solomon Asante.
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Origin and Etymology of boast
Middle English boost
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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearDefinition of boast
boasted;
boasting;
boasts
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: to praise oneself extravagantly in speech : speak of oneself with excessive pride
- boasting about her accomplishments
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: to speak of or assert with excessive pride
- He liked to boast that he was the richest man in town.
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boaster
nounRecent Examples of boast from the Web
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Most of all, Croatia is an export market for quality footballers, with a squad boasting stars for Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus.
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The food: The restaurant logo boasts a triumvirate of chicken, biscuits and beer, and all are heavily featured.
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Australia’s left used to boast that their nation had more solar panels per capita than anywhere else in the world.
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From the Broadway Musical Waitress Waitress is the first Broadway musical ever to boast an all-female creative team.
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Exam schools are often a source of pride for a community – boasting high rates of college attendance and alumni who give the schools a starring role in their American dream stories.
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And while there are a few concerns and things to tighten up, this is still a group that carries itself in the mold of former standout corner Jourdan Lewis, a player who wasn't afraid to boast and let his play on the field stand on its own.
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Features: The house boasts the largest window in Ahwatukee, at 40 feet wide and 18 feet tall.
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Petrick said Puma had experience working with the rapper as part of his own company, Roc Nation, an entertainment venture boasting a record label, talent agency, and film and music production business.
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Origin and Etymology of boast
see 1boast
NEW! Time Traveler
First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
See Words from the same yearSynonym Discussion of boast
boast, brag, vaunt, crow mean to express pride in oneself or one's accomplishments. boast often suggests ostentation and exaggeration
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- boasts of every trivial success
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- the town boasts one of the best museums in the area
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- bragging of their exploits
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- vaunted his country's military might
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- crowed after winning the championship
Definition of boast
boasted;
boasting;
boasts
: to shape (stone) roughly in sculpture and stonecutting as a preliminary to finer work
Origin and Etymology of boast
origin unknown
BOAST Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of boast for English Language Learners
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: a statement in which you express too much pride in yourself or in something you have, have done, or are connected to in some way
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: a reason to be proud : something impressive that someone or something has or has done
BOAST Defined for Kids
Definition of boast for Students
boasted;
boasting
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: to express too much pride in a person's own qualities, possessions, or achievements
- Players on the other team boasted of their strength.
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: to have and be proud of having
- Our school boasts more top students than any other in the city.
Definition of boast for Students
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: an act of expressing too much pride in a person's own qualities, possessions, or achievements
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: a cause for pride
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boastful
\ˈbōst-fəl\ adjective
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boastfully
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