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boast
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- pronunciation:
- bost
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
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verb |
| inflections: |
boasts, boasting, boasted |
| definition 1: |
to talk with too much pride; brag.
She boasts about her musical talent whenever she has a chance.- synonyms:
- brag
- similar words:
- bluster
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| definition 2: |
to be proud to own.
This zoo boasts the largest collection of reptiles in the world.- similar words:
- exhibit, have, possess
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| related words: |
enjoy, gloat, show off |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an act of boasting.
We were not pleased with her boast of having the best score on the test.- synonyms:
- bragging
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| derivations: |
boastingly (adv.), boaster (n.) |
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