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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But explaining Bates’ simple boast requires a complex accounting of cases that are nearly two decades old.
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In her introduction, Moore stresses that the title of this book should not be read as a boast.
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The cubes are made of lightweight nylon and boast durable, fully finished interior seams, along with YKK zippers that open and close easily.
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In his boasts about becoming famous, the teen touched on something that has worried survivors of shootings and their relatives alike.
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But while a number of SEC coaches will face starting QB decisions in August few boasts Mullen’s track record developing the position.
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In an effort to entice high-end tenants to its mixed-use development, Hawkins’ sales brochures boast of the rapidly growing area’s wealth.
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What clientele was Emma Williams trying to attract with her graveyard boast?
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Tijuana claims to be the craft beer capital of Mexico, and the best places on La Revu to test that boast are at Azteca Craft Brewing, Teorema/Ludica, Border Psycho Cantina as well as Cine Tonala and La Justina.
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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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The Astros boasting that kind of firepower was already unfair.
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Instead, it's mostly focused on a monthly music subscription, Apple Music, which charges $9.99 monthly and boasts 50 million subscribers, second to No.
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Like all of Briogeo’s products, the duo has quality ingredients (not to mention results) while boasting a six-free formula.
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Three months after Trump’s boasts, the steady stream of departing White House officials shows no sign of slowing, but the administration has a plan to replace them.
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What do Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Madonna have in common (aside from boasting successful music careers)?
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Berkshire has never engaged in short-term behavior, whether quarterly earnings guidance or otherwise, and today boasts a unique shareholder group that trades far less, holds far longer and has enjoyed far greater returns than any peer.
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The suites are spectacular, boasting private plunge pools, clawfoot tubs, walk-in closets, the most comfortable Egyptian-cotton bed linens, and incredible views of the twins—Gros and Petit Piton.
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In addition to Fountain, whose galvanizing singing soars and roars with fire-and-brimstone intensity, the Blind Boys boast equally gifted vocal dynamos in Jimmy Carter, George Scott and Johnny Fields.
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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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