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crow

Q: How is the word 'crow' distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of crow are boast , brag , and vaunt . While all these words mean "to express pride in oneself or one's accomplishments," crow usually implies exultant boasting or bragging. // crowed after winning the championship

Q: When is 'boast' a more appropriate choice than 'crow'?

While the synonyms boast and crow are close in meaning, boast often suggests ostentation and exaggeration, but it may imply a claiming with proper and justifiable pride. // boasts of every trivial success // the town boasts one of the best museums in the area

Q: When is it sensible to use 'brag' instead of 'crow'?

The meanings of brag and crow largely overlap; however, brag suggests crudity and artlessness in glorifying oneself. // bragging of their exploits

Q: How does the word 'vaunt' relate to other synonyms for 'crow'?

Vaunt usually connotes more pomp and bombast than boast and less crudity or naïveté than brag . // vaunted his country's military might

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Synonyms & Antonyms of crow

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 to feel or express joy or triumph

being the home of the new Super Bowl champs was the first thing that city residents had to crow about in a very long time

Synonyms for crow

Words Related to crow

boast,
brag

Phrases Synonymous with crow

kick up one's heels

Near Antonyms for crow

2 to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess

the in-your-face crowing by some of the winning athletes at the Olympics was embarrassing

Synonyms for crow

blow,
boast,
brag,
bull
[slang],
gasconade,
swagger,
vapor,
vaunt

Words Related to crow

pride

gush

magnify,
maximize

Phrases Synonymous with crow

blow smoke

Near Antonyms for crow

crow

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms of crow (Entry 2 of 2)

as in whoop

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for crow

whoop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for crow

face,
frown,
grimace,
lower
(also lour),
mouth,
pout,
scowl

Frequently Asked Questions About crow

How is the word crow distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of crow are boast, brag, and vaunt. While all these words mean "to express pride in oneself or one's accomplishments," crow usually implies exultant boasting or bragging.

crowed after winning the championship

When is boast a more appropriate choice than crow?

While the synonyms boast and crow are close in meaning, boast often suggests ostentation and exaggeration, but it may imply a claiming with proper and justifiable pride.

boasts of every trivial success

the town boasts one of the best museums in the area